Passing · Gi
Standing guard opening with sleeve control
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Open the closed guard from a standing gi-grip connection, then establish a passing position.
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Closed guard · Passing guard Gi variation
WATCH VIDEO · 54 sec section · 2:54–3:48
Opens the video at this section · Gi demonstrationHow to Stand Up in Closed Guard Vs An Opponent Trying Break Your Posture
Thomas Lisboa
Setup & key ideas
Before you start
- Recovered posture and the specified sleeve-and-upper-body control.
Key ideas
- Resolve the posture-breaking grip first.
- Preserve balance as you rise.
- Opening the legs creates a passing opportunity; it does not finish the pass.
Connections Reactions and next steps
Where this can lead
- Open guard · Passing guard
Their ankles open and you retain balanced posture.