3 Guards 1 Plan by Marcos Tinoco

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Are you tired of collecting random guard techniques with no clear direction? Multiple-time Master World Champion and IBJJF Adult World Medalist Marcos Tinoco—a black belt under Marcelo Garcia—has created a straightforward, effective plan to help you finally connect the dots.

In 3 Guards 1 Plan, Marcos breaks down the three most common guard positions—Closed Guard, Half Guard, and Open Guard—into clean, reliable systems you can build your entire game around.
Whether you're a hobbyist or a competitor, this instructional is designed to give you clarity, structure, and confidence from any guard.
No fluff. No random techniques. Just a proven plan for dominating from the guard.

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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro	0
Closed Guard - Closed Guard Time The Sweep	0:37
Under The Leg Lapel Sweep	5:11
Lapel Back Take	10:39
Cross Grip Half Scissor Back Take	15:12
Modified Shotgun Armbar	22:56
Canto Choke	27:33 - (32:41)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Half Guard - Old School Sweep	0
Knee Lever Sweep	10:38
Half Guard Back Take	17:44
Back Take Using The Lapel	24:34
Loop Choke	31:53
Kimura Trap	38:40 - (47:10)

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Open Guard - Tripod Sweep Upper Body Control	0
Modified Sickle Sweep Lower Body Control	8:15
De La Riva Back Take	14:18
Shin To Shin Back Take	19:55
Ankle Lock	25:01
Triangle	30:49
Outro	35:50 - (36:23)

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What will You Learn?

Master Simplicity. Dominate with Structure.

In 3 Guards 1 Plan, Marcos breaks down the three most common guard positions—Closed Guard, Half Guard, and Open Guard—into clean, reliable systems you can build your entire game around. Whether you're a hobbyist or a competitor, this instructional is designed to give you clarity, structure, and confidence from any guard.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

How to transition seamlessly between closed, half, and open guard based on opponent reactions.
High-percentage sweeps and submissions you can rely on in training or competition.
A clear, easy-to-follow roadmap that simplifies decision-making.
Marcos’s battle-tested systems, developed through years of competing at the highest levels.
Smart solutions to common problems, like breaking posture, recovering guard, and maintaining control.

🔑 Key Features:

🏆 Taught by Marcos Tinoco, Marcelo Garcia black belt, Master World Champion & Adult World Medalist
📚 Structured systems for Closed Guard, Half Guard, and Open Guard
🔁 Transitions and connections between guards for a complete game
⚔️ Competition-ready techniques that work at all levels
🧠 Concept-driven instruction – understand why, not just how
🕹️ Ideal for white belts to black belts looking for clarity and consistency

No fluff. No random techniques. Just a proven plan for dominating from the guard.

What Exactly Do you Get?

Part 1

Intro
Closed Guard - Closed Guard Time The Sweep
Under The Leg Lapel Sweep
Lapel Back Take
Cross Grip Half Scissor Back Take
Modified Shotgun Armbar
Canto Choke

Part 2

Half Guard - Old School Sweep
Knee Lever Sweep
Half Guard Back Take
Back Take Using The Lapel
Loop Choke
Kimura Trap

Part 3

Open Guard - Tripod Sweep Upper Body Control
Modified Sickle Sweep Lower Body Control
De La Riva Back Take
Shin To Shin Back Take
Ankle Lock
Triangle
Outro

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