Closed Guard Technique Series
Professor Drew Weatherhead's usage of the 'Dynamic Tension' Reverse Kimura is the perfect starting point for students of any belt rank.
What you will learn:
- A simple entry from Closed Guard
- How Dynamic Tension is used to control the arm
- Troubleshooting the entry
The 3 ranges of use:
1) Middle (Homebase)
- Used primarily for sweeps and arm locks
2) Close range
- Used primarily for back takes
3) Long range
- Used primarily for submissions
7 common reactions and how to counter them:
- Wrist grip stripping
- Straightening the arm
- Combat base
- Pulling back and to the side
- Stacking
- Pulling straight back
- Forcing themselves square
Techniques section:
- 2 x high percentage back takes
- 5 x sweeps
- 16 different submissions
- All starting from the Closed Guard