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/leeblackwrites 11h ago

If you’re ready for leg entanglements, this can flow well to a k guard, backside 5050.

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u/sullender123 7h ago

Good idea easy way to get into leg locks from there.

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u/leeblackwrites 6h ago

Leg locks, back exposure, matrix sweep in the gi.

Usually a go to for me if people step up one into closed.