How To Get Better At Closed Guard

Learn how to get better at closed guard with practical tips on control, posture breaking, attacks, and transitions to improve your performance on the mat.

John Danaher’s Closed Guard

St. Paul BJJ Academy’s Closed Guard

Dan “TrumpetDan” Lukehart’s Closed Guard

Roger Gracie’s Closed Guard

Matt Thornton’s Closed Guard

Braulio Estima’s Closed Guard

About The Author

I’m a grappling geek who treats the mat like a mad science lab, where “experiments” involve getting choked out while pondering optimal protein timing. Obsessed with outsmarting Father Time through smart strength hacks, evidence-based eats, and nutrition that keeps this 45-year-old chassis rolling (not tapping) through endless rounds. Off the mat, I strum the guitar like it owes me money, belt out tunes that scare the neighbors, or bury my nose in books on mindset, physiology, and philosophy, because nothing says “fun” like testing stoic wisdom mid-armbar. Oh and I love playing Red Dead Redemption 2.

We may earn a commission if you click on the links within this article.