BJJ closed guard position in gi competition with blue belt holding opponent in guard

Closed Guard BJJ: Sweeps, Submissions, and Strategy

The closed guard is the first position most people learn in Brazilian jiu jitsu, and for good reason. It’s one of the most versatile, powerful, and reliable positions in the entire sport. Whether you’re a brand-new white belt or a seasoned competitor, your closed guard is something you’ll return to again and again throughout your…

Two BJJ practitioners training Brazilian jiu-jitsu techniques on the mat

White Belt Survival Guide: How to Get Through Your First Year in BJJ

Your first year in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is going to be one of the most humbling, frustrating, and rewarding experiences of your life. You’ll get tapped by people half your size, forget everything you learned five minutes after class, and question why you signed up in the first place. Then something clicks — a sweep works,…

Granby Roll Guard Recovery – BJJ: Granby Roll Basics
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Granby Roll Guard Recovery – BJJ: Granby Roll Basics

The Granby Roll is a crucial emergency defensive technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that allows practitioners to recover their guard position when it’s being passed. This fundamental movement not only helps maintain defensive control but serves as a foundation for more advanced transitions and submissions in the 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu system. Understanding and mastering the Granby…

Passin the sweep - Eddir Bravo 10th Planet
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Pass in the Sweep

In the upper echelons of submission grappling, there exist two equally challenging scenarios during competition, each with a 50% likelihood:
1. A 50% chance of facing an opponent resistant to takedowns.
2. A 50% chance of encountering someone whose guard you struggle to breach.
His proposed solution?
Direct attention towards guard passing immediately after executing sweeps.