Closed guard

Alternate names: Full guard

1 / 3

Technique Description

The closed guard, also known as full guard, is a fundamental position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, often taught to beginners due to its defensive effectiveness. It involves wrapping your legs around the opponent's torso and locking your ankles tightly behind their back, thus controlling their lower body. This position provides a solid base for defensive and offensive techniques, allowing you to control the opponent's posture, set up sweeps, and initiate submissions. From the closed guard, you can launch attacks when the opponent creates openings while trying to pass or transition. It is a versatile position suitable for practitioners of all levels. The closed guard can be performed effectively both with the gi, or without the gi (No-gi).

Technique Videos

Explore a curated list of videos from a community of creators

Suggested Videos:
The Best Way to Open the Closed Guard - Andre Galvao
@atosjiujitsuhq

The Best Way to Open the Closed Guard - Andre Galvao

@atosjiujitsuhq

ROGER GRACIE Explains the Best Closed Guard in BJJ
@BernardoFariaBJJ

ROGER GRACIE Explains the Best Closed Guard in BJJ

@BernardoFariaBJJ

The Unstoppable Way To Take The Back From Closed Guard by Mica Galvao
@BernardoFariaBJJ

The Unstoppable Way To Take The Back From Closed Guard by Mica Galvao

@BernardoFariaBJJ

Easy To Use  Entire Closed Guard System
@JonThomasBJJ

Easy To Use Entire Closed Guard System

@JonThomasBJJ

Closed Guard Passing Guide | BJJ Fundamentals
@jordanteachesjiujitsu

Closed Guard Passing Guide | BJJ Fundamentals

@jordanteachesjiujitsu

66 Closed Guard Concepts In Just 16 Minutes by Jason Scully (Part 1)
@jiujitsuinminutesbyjasonscully

66 Closed Guard Concepts In Just 16 Minutes by Jason Scully (Part 1)

@jiujitsuinminutesbyjasonscully

If You Struggle Breaking Closed Guard as White Belt, Then Watch This Video
@chewjitsu

If You Struggle Breaking Closed Guard as White Belt, Then Watch This Video

@chewjitsu

BJJ Techniques: Arm Drag to Back Take by Gordon Ryan
@bjj.fanatics

BJJ Techniques: Arm Drag to Back Take by Gordon Ryan

@bjj.fanatics

EASILY Control Your Opponent from Closed Guard by Adding Weight #bjj #jiujitsu #bjjforeveryone
@the.bjjproject

EASILY Control Your Opponent from Closed Guard by Adding Weight #bjj #jiujitsu #bjjforeveryone

@the.bjjproject

Related Techniques

Chain your techniques together and build a complete game plan

Jiu-jitsu

Scissor sweep

Transition
Jiu-jitsu

Hip bump sweep

Transition
Jiu-jitsu

Pendulum sweep

Transition
Jiu-jitsu

Butterfly guard

Position
Jiu-jitsu

K guard

Position
Jiu-jitsu

Half guard

Position
Jiu-jitsu

Rubber guard

Position
Jiu-jitsu

Side closed guard

Position
Jiu-jitsu

Cross collar choke

Submission
Jiu-jitsu

Armbar

Submission

References

Videos from these amazing creators were referenced on this page