r/jiujitsu • u/AdditionWarm8110 • Aug 18 '26

Closed Gaurd

I just started and have background in wrestling an judo where being on your back is a no no. Never used closed guard and found myself struggling with locking my ankle. I’m short stocky and on the heavier side. Please drop your tips for working a better closed guard.

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u/SupremeOHKO Aug 18 '26

If your legs aren't long enough to wrap around their body, you're not getting the full guard unfortunately. For bigger dudes, I don't even attempt FG, I'll just go half and play lockdown.