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Surviving The Closed Guard by Ante Dzolic

Survive the challenges that come while in the closed guard and counter with proper defense and submissions using technique from black belt Ante Dzolic!
  • Look at tactics from the top and bottoms positions and become proficient in every possible scenario.
  • Explore a multitude of sweep variations and understand the mechanics behind why they work so well.
  • Understand the fundamentals of passing from closed guard to improve both your offense and your guard retention.


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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Submission Defense - Introduction 0
Safety Position 1:23
Grips, Posture and Base 4:14
Defending the Arm Triangle (Biceps Staple) 10:29
Defending the Arm Triangle (Dragged Arm Staple) 12:36
Defending the Cross Collar Choke (Fouling the Grip) 15:12
Defending the Cross Collar Choke (Answering the Phone) 17:58
Defending the Cross Collar Choke (Hug and Sprawl) 20:44
Defending the Guillotine Choke 26:12
Defending the Guillotine Choke (When Opponent is Much Bigger) 29:34
Defending the Guillotine Choke with a Counter-Submission 30:50
Defending the Arm in Guillotine Choke 33:48
Defending the Arm in Guillotine Choke (Worst Case Scenario) 38:26
Defending the Triangle Choke (Opening the Gate) 42:23
Defending the Triangle Choke (Technical Stand Up) 45:53
Defending the Triangle Choke (Making a Wall) 50:04
Defending the Kimura (Early Stage Defense) 52:34
Defending the Kimura (Early to Mid-Stage Defense) 54:12
Defending the Kimura (Late Stage Defense) 57:04
Defending the Straight Arm Bar 59:43
Defending the Omoplata 1:03:04
Conclusion 1:06:23

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

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Defending Sweeps and Back Takes - Defending the Arm Drag (Getting Back to Safety Position) 0
Defending the Arm Drag (The Knee Cut Pass) 2:43
Defending the Arm Drag (Late Stage: Taking Away the Posts) 5:37
Defending the Sit Up Sweep (Back Take) 8:05
Defending the Sit Up Sweep (Modified Ezekiel Choke) 11:03
Defending the Sit Up Sweep (Safety Net) 13:32
Defending the Scissor Sweep (Arm Weave Pass I) 17:37
Defending the Scissor Sweep (Arm Weave Pass II) 20:59
Defending the Scissor Sweep (Safety Net: Attacking the Legs) 24:06
Defending the Pendulum Sweep (Early Recognition) Dropping the Elbow 27:17
Defending the Pendulum Sweep (Mission Impossible Sprawl) 30:50
Defending the Pendulum Sweep (Seatbelt Counter) 33:49
Defending the Flower Sweep (Early Recognition) Breaking Grips 36:21
Defending the Flower Sweep (Arm Sling with a Standing Pass) 38:48
Defending the Flower Sweep (Handcuff Pass from the Knees) 41:35
Defending the Double Ankle Pull Sweep (Jockey Squat and Sprawl) 44:09
Defending the Double Ankle Pull Sweep (Single Leg Stack Pass) 47:16
Defending the Double Ankle Pull Sweep (Grip Strip to Stack Pass) 50:43
Defending the Double Ankle Pull Sweep (Hip Thrust) 54:06
Defending the Server sweep (Knee On Belly to Stack Pass) 56:24
Defending the Server sweep (Countering the Omoplata Attack to Pass) 1:00:18
Defending the Server sweep (Dealing w/ the Cross Grip Omoplata Attack) 1:02:46
Conclusion 1:07:03

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Passing From the Knees - Introduction 0
Posture and Grips 1:33
Three Routes to Pass 5:57
Twisting the spine 6:57
Passing from Broken Posture 8:21
Knee in Tailbone Break to the Single Stack Pass 12:21
Knee in Tailbone Break to the Bullfighter Pass 19:44
Knee in Tailbone Break to Passing the Spider Guard 26:36
The Bullfighter Pass to The Jockey Pass 29:20
Knee in Tailbone Break to The Over/Under Pass 32:20
The Extender Break 36:01
The Extender Break to Double Stack Pass 39:02
Knee Slide Break to Combat Base 42:21
Knee Slide Break to Back Step Pass 47:33
Combat Base to The Split Pass I 52:35
Combat Base to The Split Pass II 56:16
Combat Base to The Knee Cut Pass 59:39
Transitioning to Standing Passes 1:02:06

Volume 4

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Passing Standing - Introduction 0
Two Stances 0:40
Simple Standup to Wide Squat Stance 3:25
Wide Squat Stance to Backstep Pass 6:28
Wide Squat Stance to the Stack Pass 9:37
Wide Squat Stance to the Knee Cut Pass 12:52
The J Break to Stack Pass 14:53
The J Break to Air Guitar Pass 18:39
The J Break Backup 20:21
The Chair Sit 23:01
Sumo Step to X Pass 27:43
Sumo Step to The Folding Pass I (Establishing Control) 30:54
Sumo Step to The Folding Pass II (Taking Mount) 34:03
Sumo Step to The Folding Pass III (Taking Side Control) 36:33
Sumo Step to The Folding Pass IV (Going to the Backside) 38:56
Sumo Step to The Knee Cut Pass 41:46
Sumo Step to The Stack Pass 44:42
Overcoming Cross Collar Grips 46:37
Conclusion 51:06

Use This Complete Closed Guard Guide To Not Only Survive But To Thrive In Some Of The Most Challenging Positions With Ante Dzolic!

 

 

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What Will You Learn?

Ante Dzolic is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt who has been studying the art since 2000. He has been involved in martial arts for 25 years, and has been able to translate his knowledge into practical application after serving as a police officer for 10 years. In recent years, he has transitioned into teaching Jiu Jitsu full-time in the Cleveland, OH area.

Ante does an exceptional job at covering every aspect of the closed guard. Along with detail oriented techniques, he is able to explain the philosophy behind why these techniques work so well. With the mindset of a police officer, Ante is able to teach in a way that is effective for both competitive Jiu Jitsu as well as self defense.

Take an in depth look at the top and bottom positions in closed guard, from effective submissions to defensive sweeps and back takes. Understand how to use gravity in your favor and seamlessly reverse your opponent to set up the attack of your choosing. Ante also goes into detail about the fundamentals of passing from both the feet and the knees, emphasizing on the proper use of posture, weight distribution, and smooth technique. 

Ante is the kind of teacher that has such immense knowledge of the art that he is able to clearly explain every detail in a way that all practitioners can understand. His love for Jiu Jitsu is translated into the amazing value of his instructionals, covering massive amounts of high level technique. Make sure you have the advantage in closed guard no matter your position using some of the best technique on the market from Ante Dzolic!

 

So, What Exactly Do You Get?

PART 1

SUBMISSION DEFENSE

  • INTRODUCTION
  • SAFETY POSITION
  • GRIPS, POSTURE AND BASE
  • DEFENDING THE ARM TRIANGLE (BICEPS STAPLE)
  • DEFENDING THE ARM TRIANGLE (DRAGGED ARM STAPLE)
  • DEFENDING THE CROSS COLLAR CHOKE (FOULING THE GRIP)
  • DEFENDING THE CROSS COLLAR CHOKE (ANSWERING THE PHONE)
  • DEFENDING THE CROSS COLLAR CHOKE (HUG AND SPRAWL)
  • DEFENDING THE GUILLOTINE CHOKE
  • DEFENDING THE GUILLOTINE CHOKE (WHEN OPPONENT IS MUCH BIGGER)
  • DEFENDING THE GUILLOTINE CHOKE WITH A COUNTER-SUBMISSION
  • DEFENDING THE ARM IN GUILLOTINE CHOKE
  • DEFENDING THE ARM IN GUILLOTINE CHOKE (WORST CASE SCENARIO)
  • DEFENDING THE TRIANGLE CHOKE (OPENING THE GATE)
  • DEFENDING THE TRIANGLE CHOKE (TECHNICAL STAND UP)
  • DEFENDING THE TRIANGLE CHOKE (MAKING A WALL)
  • DEFENDING THE KIMURA (EARLY STAGE DEFENSE)
  • DEFENDING THE KIMURA (EARLY TO MID-STAGE DEFENSE)
  • DEFENDING THE STRAIGHT ARM BAR
  • DEFENDING THE OMOPLATA
  • CONCLUSION

    PART 2

    DEFENDING SWEEPS AND BACK TAKES

  • DEFENDING THE ARM DRAG (GETTING BACK TO SAFETY POSITION)
  • DEFENDING THE ARM DRAG (THE KNEE CUT PASS)
  • DEFENDING THE ARM DRAG (LATE STAGE: TAKING AWAY THE POSTS)
  • DEFENDING THE SIT UP SWEEP (BACK TAKE)
  • DEFENDING THE SIT UP SWEEP (MODIFIED EZEKIEL CHOKE)
  • DEFENDING THE SIT UP SWEEP (SAFETY NET)
  • DEFENDING THE SCISSOR SWEEP (ARM WEAVE PASS I)
  • DEFENDING THE SCISSOR SWEEP (ARM WEAVE PASS II)
  • DEFENDING THE SCISSOR SWEEP (SAFETY NET: ATTACKING THE LEGS)
  • DEFENDING THE PENDULUM SWEEP (EARLY RECOGNITION) DROPPING THE ELBOW
  • DEFENDING THE PENDULUM SWEEP (MISSION IMPOSIBLE SPRAWL)
  • DEFENDING THE PENDULUM SWEEP (SEATBELT COUNTER)
  • DEFENDING THE FLOWER SWEEP (EARLY RECOGNITION) BREAKING GRIPS
  • DEFENDING THE FLOWER SWEEP (ARM SLING WITH A STANDING PASS)
  • DEFENDING THE FLOWER SWEEP (HANDCUFF PASS FROM THE KNEES
  • DEFENDING THE DOUBLE ANKLE PULL SWEEP (JOCKEY SQUAT AND SPRAWL
  • DEFENDING THE DOUBLE ANKLE PULL SWEEP (SINGLE LEG STACK PASS)
  • DEFENDING THE DOUBLE ANKLE PULL SWEEP (GRIP STRIP TO STACK PASS)
  • DEFENDING THE DOUBLE ANKLE PULL SWEEP (HIP THRUST)
  • DEFENDING THE SERVER SWEEP (KNEE ON BELLY TO STACK PASS)
  • DEFENDING THE SERVER SWEEP (COUNTERING THE OMOPLATA ATTACK TO PASS)
  • DEFENDING THE SERVER SWEEP (DEALING W/ THE CROSS GRIP OMOPLATA ATTACK)
  • CONCLUSION

    PART 3

    PASSING FROM THE KNEES

  • INTRODUCTION
  • POSTURE AND GRIPS
  • THREE ROUTES TO PASS
  • TWISTING THE SPINE
  • PASSING FROM BROKEN POSTURE
  • KNEE IN TAILBONE BREAK TO THE SINGLE STACK PASS
  • KNEE IN TAILBONE BREAK TO THE BULLFIGHTER PASS
  • KNEE IN TAILBONE BREAK TO PASSING THE SPIDER GUARD
  • THE BULLFIGHTER PASS TO THE JOCKEY PASS
  • KNEE IN TAILBONE BREAK TO THE OVER/UNDER PASS
  • THE EXTENDER BREAK
  • THE EXTENDER BREAK TO DOUBLE STACK PASS
  • KNEE SLIDE BREAK TO COMBAT BASE
  • KNEE SLIDE BREAK TO BACK STEP PASS
  • COMBAT BASE TO THE SPLIT PASS I
  • COMBAT BASE TO THE SPLIT PASS II
  • COMBAT BASE TO THE KNEE CUT PASS
  • TRANSITIONING TO STANDING PASSES

    PART 4

    PASSING STANDING

  • INTRODUCTION
  • TWO STANCES
  • SIMPLE STANDUP TO WIDE SQUAT STANCE
  • WIDE SQUAT STANCE TO BACKSTEP PASS
  • WIDE SQUAT STANCE TO THE STACK PASS
  • WIDE SQUAT STANCE TO THE KNEE CUT PASS
  • THE J BREAK TO STACK PASS
  • THE J BREAK TO AIR GUITAR PASS
  • THE J BREAK BACKUP
  • THE CHAIR SIT
  • SUMO STEP TO X PASS
  • SUMO STEP TO THE FOLDING PASS I (ESTABLISHING CONTROL)
  • SUMO STEP TO THE FOLDING PASS II (TAKING MOUNT)
  • SUMO STEP TO THE FOLDING PASS III (TAKING SIDE CONTROL)
  • SUMO STEP TO THE FOLDING PASS IV (GOING TO THE BACKSIDE)
  • SUMO STEP TO THE KNEE CUT PASS
  • SUMO STEP TO THE STACK PASS
  • OVERCOMING CROSS COLLAR GRIPS
  • CONCLUSION

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