This lesson plan can be used as a part of the Catucada series or by itself. I don’t suggest to ever open the closed guard and always to attack with it closed but some times our opponent starts on opening and we know that… Continue reading
Attacks
CATUCADA AND VARIATIONS (HITCHHIKER SWEEP)
The Catucada Sweep (hitchhiker sweep) is one of the most important sweeps from the closed guard because of its efficiency. Make sure you add this to your closed guard attacks and keep in mind that if he tries to defend you should attack his… Continue reading
OMOPLATA FROM CATUCADA GRIPS
Omoplata is one of the best attacks against a larger opponent. First it’s easier than to lock a triangle with someone bigger. Also its easier on your back than an armlock, because when a bigger opponent stacks on you, it never feels good, there… Continue reading
TRIANGLE – ATTACKING THE KIMURA WHEN THE OPPONENT DEFENDS, FINISH AND SWEE
Here I cover some of my favorite attacks when my opponent tries to defend the triangle hugging my hip. To get your arm in for the Kimura remember that you need to angle your body with his 90°. This is something that most people… Continue reading
OPEN AND PASS THE CLOSED GUARD WITH THE KIMURA TRAP, FINISH WITH SUBMISSION SERIES
ANKLELOCK FROM LASSO GUARD
A lot of people attempt to attack footlocks from spider guard, if not done it correctly though, your opponent will end up coming up on top and sweeping you. Although this technique is very effective, try not to use it too much because first… Continue reading
