Gi & no-gi Beginner
Chewjitsu short covering three classic ways to break a closed guard.
Passes
Standing Guard Break
Standing up inside closed guard with a collar or belt grip and pushing the knee down to open the legs.
Also called standing guard opening, standing up in closed guard, standing break.
Where it shows up
Related techniques
Shorts
YouTube videos
How to NEVER Get Stuck in the Closed Guard Again! | Jiu Jitsu Tutorial
Matt Arroyo Jiu Jitsu YouTube
Posture first, then opening the guard from the knees or standing: pin the wrist, turn the knee into the hip, keep the leg vertical and slide their leg down it.
How to Pass Closed Guard in No-Gi BJJ (Standing Guard Break That Actually Works)
Energia Martial Arts YouTube
No-gi standing guard break: control the grips, walk the weight back, technical get-up while managing the legs, and keep the feet far enough away to avoid ankle sweeps.
Best way to open closed guard for small athletes! - Haven BJJ #closedguard #bjj #femaleathlete
Haven BJJ YouTube
A guard-opening method that suits smaller athletes who cannot rely on strength to pry the legs apart.