1. Introduction to the Volume In this first volume, JT Torres breaks down fundamental no-gi attacks and transitions from closed guard. The focus is on maintaining strong posture control and systematically chaining high-percentage submissions like triangles, armbars, and omoplatas. Perfect for grapplers looking to build a foundational and dangerous closed guard, especially in high-paced no-gi scenarios. ⏱️ Timestamps and Chapters Intro 0:00 – 0:44 Overview of the closed guard strategy and the goals of this instructional. Breaking Posture 0:44 – 5:34 Fundamental grips and motion to break opponent’s posture and begin attacking. Shin on Bicep Pullout to Triangle 5:34 – 8:22 Using shin-to-bicep control and grip breaks to set up a clean triangle entry. Shin on Bicep Punch to Triangle 8:22 – 11:14 Variation using a punching motion with the shin to open the triangle quickly. Shin on Bicep to Flash Armbar 11:14 – 15:15 When opponent reacts to triangle threats, redirecting into a fast armbar. Shin on Bicep to Omoplata 15:15 – 22:21 Transitioning to omoplata when triangle isn’t available; off-balancing the opponent. Omoplata to Step Over 22:21 – 25:40 Controlling posture to finish omoplata via a technical step-over finish. Omoplata to Back Roll 25:40 – 28:56 Rolling finish variation when opponent postures or drives forward. Triangle Defense to Reverse Triangle 28:56 – 33:03 When opponent postures and pulls the arm out, transitioning into reverse triangle. Triangle Defense to Monoplata 33:03 – 36:53 Redirecting triangle defense into monoplata attack to maintain submission control. When Person Stands Flash Armbar 36:53 – 41:07 Capitalizing on standing posture by transitioning into a quick armbar.

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