Danaher Closed

Danaher Closed

Most important theme - all attacks are significantly easier if opponent is in one of the 6 most vulnerable positions
 - elbow across center line (side scissor position)
 - The top lock
 - THe trap triangle -> inside wrist position
 - hand on the floor -> clamp position
 - opponent stands up inside closed guard, second step leads to overhead sweep
 - hips on the mat
 
 Four fundamental sweeps
 - hip sweep
 - pendulum sweep
 - flower sweep
 - scissior sweep
 
 General rule
  - opponent on his knees is much easier to deal with than standing
  - bring opponent back to the mat via double ankle sweep, scoop handstand sweep, omoplata seep
  
  Central message - Closed guard is not a holding position. Asymetric offensive is available from closed guard. Opponent can do 
  very little, but you have a lot of options.
  
  Who is on top?
   Opponent upper body is on top, but your lower body (hips) are on top
   
   Closed guard is effective due to sweeps landing you in mount and back takes leaving you in a great position to obtain hooks
   
THe first 3 abilities you need to be effective at closed guard
 - ability to hold closed guard long enough to implement attack
 - cover 4 fundamental scenarios (opponent on 2 knees, action of standing up, opponent has stood up with head lower than hip, stood up with vertical posture)
 - ability to break opponents balance and posture when they are inside closed guard (Kuzushi)
 
 Directions of Kuzushi
  - forward, using your legs to bring them forward. This is the most common. Opponent will be expecting, you'll need to work to 
  deny their grips. Vast majority of energy comes from hips and legs. Upper grips are for denying blocks and assist.
  - Backwards, when opponent is in vertical posture, push back. (Scoop handstand sweep)
  - Sideways, easily available and will be used the most in this system. (half pendulum, almost like beginning of xande sweep)
  Kuzushi must be associated with any attack
  
  The 6 vulnerabilities of the closed guard. Get you oppoenent in one of these to maximise your chances.
  - Elbow past the centerline, halfway to back take. Keep your head above theirs to climb obver. Otherwise you can sweep
  - Top lock, spine is a lever, work to get your legs high and crunch in their shoulder. This provides great control
  plus opens up submissions like the armbar
  - Trap triangle, closed guard around opponent head and one arm. THis exposes tons of submissions like triangle.
  Inside wrist position and head control, won't let them bring their arm back in. Unlock feet and bring in leg to trap
 triangle
 - hand on the floor, this exposes "the clamp". Which is like a knee on their bicep. THe other leg on shoulder similar
 to top lock and their arm whizzered
 - opponent is standing up, opponent is going to stand based of which side grip they control. Otherwise they get the pendulum
When they put a leg up, the upper body yaws. The second step is the vulnerable step. You attack their balance here. Simple knee pull is demod.
You can make the second step more exagerated by placing downward pressure with your feet to make them feel more heavy.
- opponents hip on the mat. THis is an incredibly domininat position.They have no ability to base, push them over. If they post
with hand, triangle trap
 
Disc 2
  
  Concepts
   - Powerful front and back Kuzushi, this is due to hips being on top of opponent's
   - Opponent must open your feet before any legit offense can be attempted
   - hand fighting is more about ensuring clean path, power from legs (knee pull)
   
   Knee Pull
    - the most powerful front Kuzushi, very effective on second step when oppoenent is attempting to stand
    Crossed ankles is a starting position, when it comes time to attack. Your feet will probably open. Feet behind back
    is technically a closed guard.
    
    Main idea of closed guard is that we can create a very strong Kuszushi in a forward direction. There are a wide array of 
    offensive maneuvers available. Get away from thinking of closed guard as a defensive position. A big part of acheiving this
    is 
     - 4 scenarios
      - WHen training partner is on two knees, it will be hard for opponent to open guards. This is preferred.
      - WHen opponent is standing up. second step has greatest vulnerability
      - When opponent is stood up but head below their hip
      - When opponent is stood up and vertical. This is the least desirable position for me.
     
     The idea that there are six vulnerabilities that opponent can be exposed to.
      - Elbow across the center line -> SIde Scisssor
      - Opponent hand on mat -> clamp
      - Inside wrist position / triangle trap
      - Top lock. "45 inside" opponent's spine is at 45 degree. Cross collar grip. Wrist control (cross cuff grip) to ensure their elbos
      are inside hips
      - Crunched head to top lock
      - vertical standing, scoop to hips on mat
      
  Holding and controlling a closed guard is a battle over your opponents posture and top position. He is always looking
  to get vertical. This would limit your options.
  
  Dealing with both hands on your belt and thigh pressure
   - nothing to stop us from going forward
   - put your hands behind their elbos
   - knee pull and break their posture forward
   - flare their elbows out as pulling
  It's more difficult when they get double lapel grip, this keeps you from going forward. Break this grip asap
  If their elbow is dropped while getting this double lapel, it will be very difficult to break. Reach over their back
  and pull them down, 
  
  Strong cross collar lets you control their posture.
  
  Knee pull
   - knees up to their armpits, then pull forward. It is an up then forward movement. Knee pulls are effective whenever
   opponent is not vertical.
   - WHen standing, wait for second knee to come up. Opponent is much more off balanced. Break posture with knee pull.
   - If they are able to get up on their feet. If not vertical, you can still knee pull.
   
  
  When opponent gets vertical while kneeling, hip bump
  
  When opponent gets vertical while standing, scoop
  
  When opponent is standing, but lower head -> place hands on their shins to prevent them from stepping forward
  
  Entire goal of closed guard should be to win posture battle then attack. Utilize knee pull as core method. Use leverage by 
  controlling head/collar. "top of spine lever"
  
  The second key to postural control -> cross collar grip. This is the second means of accessing the top lever of opponent
  spine. THere will be hand fighting. 
  
  A powerful method to obtain this cross collare grip is 2 on 1. Same side hand grabs lapel and feeds to cross hand.
  Usually this is a 1-2-3
  1) cross grip mid lapel
  2) feed to same side hand a bit higher, hold open
  3) Cross grip, hand almost behind their head
  Pull primarily with leg / knee pull, hand finishes it. Expect grip fighitng
  
  Angle
   After posture is broken, work to achieve angle
   Shift hips to the outside, left hand over their back/neck
   Feet determine the angle, shift the hips so feet lock on one side of the body, if feet directly back, there is no angle
   In order for opponent to stand, they'll need to reset the angle
   Even knee pulls are more effective with the angle
   
   One method for angle is to put one foot down and shrimp. You do risk opponent stepping over and into half guard
   Second method is to put foot on the hip and then shrimp, much harder to step over
   Third and Best method is to shimmy. Both feet point up to ceiling and lift hips off floor, turn knee into opponent, feet to side
   
   
   
   
  
  

    
    
  
  
  

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