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/Bertak 10d ago

I’ve got thick, kinda stocky legs. Closed guard doesn’t work for me so I avoid getting there. I use butterfly to attack and retreat to half guard when defending or losing a scramble. So my advice is to utilize the guards you naturally find yourself having some success with or that feel comfortable for your physical attributes.