Simplify The Side Scissor System With World-Class Instructor Brian Glick and His 5-Part Masterclass On This Essential Closed Guard Variation!
Brian is a longtime black belt under John Danaher and has been credited as being one of Gordon Ryan’s best training partners!
Transform your closed guard into an even more powerful position with the side scissor, a unique closed guard variation that allows you to outflank opponents, avoid pressure, generate diverse offense, and more!
Use the side scissor position to force opponents into predictable defensive reactions that allows you to apply a complete system of attack from a wide range of scenarios.
Force opponents to choose between having their back taken or provide an easy opportunity for both sweeps and submissions!
Gain unbelievable control over opponents from closed guard with easy-to-learn mechanics like the knee pull, 2 on 1 grip, utilizing head height, among other game changing concepts.
Easily integrate other closed guard variations like the top lock and clamp position with the side scissor. Connect the dots between several other top-tier instructionals from Brian Glick!
Take your closed guard to a new level of effectiveness with the complete guide to the side scissor position from world-class instructor Brian Glick!
Course Content
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Volume 01
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Dedication
0:00
Introduction / Why the Side Scissor
1:09
3 Objectives
9:37
Volume 02
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Study Guide / How to Use This Study Guide
0:00
Mechanics / Grips
1:43
Knee Pull
4:15
Head Height
5:55
Push/Pull Dynamics
7:45
Proactive Entries / 2 on 1 Wrist
9:32
2 on 1 Elbow
11:36
Arm Drag
13:45
Reverse Figure 4
15:11
Attack Set 1 / Climb to the Back / Posture and Head Height
17:05
Leg Configuration
19:24
Turtle Breakdowns
23:14
Reversals to Mount / Walk Over Method
25:40
Wrist Sweep
27:56
Elbow Sweep
30:05
Arm Lock/Juji Gatame / Angle and Leg Configuration
32:53
Power Position and Turnover Mechanics
35:15
Finishing Options
39:10
Ushiro Sankaku / Entry
43:15
Finishing Mechanics
45:34
Attack Set 2 / Pendulum Sweep / Setup and Head Height
47:16
Function of the Legs
49:43
Troubleshooting the Pendulum
51:51
Pendulum Vs Flower Sweep
53:56
Lat Juji
56:17
Reclaiming the Back
58:45
Special Study: Top Lock / Top Lock and the Side Scissor
1:00:20
Top Lock and Juji
1:01:34
Transition: Juji to Triangle
1:03:19
Transition: Top Lock to Leg Attacks
1:04:44
Attack Set 3 / Side Scissor and the Clamp / Initial Resistance
1:07:54
3 Fundamental Clamp Attacks
1:09:40
Failed Side Scissor to the Back
1:12:08
Reverse Figure 4 From Closed Guard
1:33:37
Volume 03
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Mechanics / Grips
0:00
Knee Pull
9:40
Head Height
14:22
Push/Pull Dynamics
24:59
Proactive Entries / 2 on 1 Wrist
30:35
2 on 1 Elbow
38:35
Arm Drag
45:31
Reverse Figure 4
51:32
Volume 04
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Attack Set 1 / Climb to the Back / Posture and Head Height
0:00:00
Leg Configuration
3:51
Turtle Breakdowns
7:49
Reversals to Mount / Walk Over Method
15:02
Wrist Sweep
22:20
Elbow Sweep
28:47
Arm Lock/Juji Gatame / Angle and Leg Configuration
36:46
Power Position and Turnover Mechanics
41:50
Finishing Options
48:38
Ushiro Sankaku / Entry
58:43
Finishing Mechanics
1:07:03
Attack Set 2 / Pendulum Sweep / Setup and Head Height
1:15:31
Function of the Legs
1:20:25
Troubleshooting the Pendulum
1:25:45
Pendulum Vs Flower Sweep
1:29:39
Lat Juji
1:35:34
Reclaiming the Back
1:41:25
Volume 05
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Special Study: Top Lock / Top Lock and the Side Scissor
0:00
Top Lock and Juji
7:53
Transition: Juji to Triangle
19:44
Transition: Top Lock to Leg Attacks
24:29
Attack Set 3 / Side Scissor and the Clamp / Initial Resistance