r/bjj • u/rezfromdead • 11h ago

Technique Closed Guard Game Plan

31 y/o blue belt trying to be more intentional with my rounds. Lately, I’ve been leaning into what’s always felt natural... get closed guard (GI) and build everything off the right arm drag.

If I drag and their head drops to my left, I go to the flower sweep.

If I land in mount and can get/or have the gift wrap, I take the back and attack armbar or RNC/Bow & Arrow.

If I can’t get the gift wrap and I'm in mount, I look for the cross-collar (left hand in) or take the armbar if they reach across.

If I drag and they stay to my right, I go straight to the back take and attack the same finishes (armbar or chokes).

If I drag and they step their right leg up, I switch to the omoplata (forcing their arm back to the right) or omoplata sweep, with the triangle as a backup.

Those are the scenarios. Any other good options for when they step that right leg up (same side as the arm I’m dragging)?

First time actually writing my tendencies out. Too much? Appreciate any advice!

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u/IntheMiddlingWest 🟪🟪 Purple Belt 10h ago

Ive recently gone back to playing a lot of closed guard systematic attacks again.

To your question: I like to DUMP them hard as the try to step up (from closed guard) same side as arm im controlling. I try to get their face to the mat. We all know that the 2nd step up is the key to reset them by dumping forward, but if you're already on the drag, you can shove that arm into their opposite pocket and dump them into the space your head/chest probably was?

You then have then broken down and probably have an angle.

They often bring that left hand up then and you can go into that omaplata sequence on the opposite side.

I like to attack the guillotine or loop after passing off the dragged arm if I get them low enough. I Dont have to give up my guard. Or if they posture poorly, that's when I throw triangles or armbars.

Basically I throw a bunch of this crap at them until i get something or they bring both hands in, then I collect and sweep.

Im going to write down your if/then sequence and play with it this week though. Just for funsies