Bulletproof No Gi Guard (Vol. 1): Closed Guard Attacks & Transitions

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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