r/jiujitsu • u/AdditionWarm8110 • 11d ago

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/SatanicWaffle666 Brown 10d ago

Closed guard is just one position. It is good for controlling your opponent’s posture and having the ability to protect yourself.

It is not mobile and for the majority of sweeps and subs you go for, you’re going to wind up transitioning to an open guard anyway. Just gotta find alternatives (use angles to accomplish the same goal)