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Leveling Up The Closed Guard by Sathya Bird Wiltse

Leveling Up The Closed Guard by Sathya Bird Wiltse - BJJ Fanatics

Transform your closed guard into a relentless offensive weapon. In Leveling Up The Closed Guard, world-class competitor Sathya “Bird” Wiltse breaks down his aggressive, pressure-based approach to one of jiu-jitsu’s most classic positions—bringing new life to an old-school staple.

  • This instructional isn’t about stalling or holding on. It’s about attacking with purpose, sweeping with precision, and forcing reactions that lead to fight-ending submissions
  • Bird Wiltse shares the same closed guard system that’s helped him succeed at the highest levels of competition, combining modern details with old-school grit to give you a closed guard that’s as dangerous as it is frustrating for your opponents.
  • Whether you're a white belt looking to build a foundation or a seasoned competitor wanting to sharpen your edge, Leveling Up The Closed Guard gives you the tools to control, attack, and finish from one of the most underestimated positions in jiu-jitsu.


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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro0
Drills & Exercises - Closed Guard Squeeze Drill0:15
Arm Bar Squeeze Drill4:27
Arm Bar Side To Side Drill6:50
Hip Bump And Kimuras Drill8:58
Core Exercise (Russian Twist)10:11
Hip And Core Exercise13:58
Standing Closed Guard Drill17:33
Flower Sweep Drill18:44 - (19:50)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Technique - Arm Bar From Closed Guard Variations0
Flipping Them From Stacked Armbar9:29
Over The Arm Flower Sweep / Pendulum Sweep12:39
Pendulum / Flower Sweep15:22
Holding Mount Off Flower Sweep23:13
Super Flower Sweep26:03
Slipping Out Of The Bully Choke35:27
Leandro Lo Sweep38:20 - (40:13)

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Gripfighting From Top And Bottom0
Cross Collar Chokes15:15
Cross Collar Into Triangles19:37
Closed Guard Houdini Kick Out To Wrestle Up21:30
Footlock Entry24:43
Closed Guard Transitions To Spiderguard / Sleeve Collar26:53
Bird Flip31:53
Bird Flip Armbar36:51
Bird Flip When They Dont Stand38:37 - (39:59)

Volume 4

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Double Ankle Sweep0
Prybar Overhook Series3:10
Bodylock Takedown When Picked Up7:53
Scissor Sweep9:42
Hip Bumps12:47
Kimuras20:55
Straight Armbar25:27
Lapel Shenanigans27:31 - (33:30)

Volume 5

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Omoplata Intro0
Omoplata Kick Out And Back Take2:40
Finishing Omoplatas6:48
Omoplata Crucifix9:11
Baseball Bat Choke11:12
Intro To Squid Guard14:11
Triangle Details (Teepeeing For Tighter Triangles, Triangle Angles, Switching To Armbar Or Kimura, Switching To Houdini Kick Out, Resetting Bad Triangles With Backbend Push)17:10
Bonus Escaping Triangles22:07
Outro23:38 - (24:31)

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What Will You Learn? 

Transform your closed guard into a relentless offensive weapon. In Leveling Up The Closed Guard, world-class competitor Sathya “Bird” Wiltse breaks down his aggressive, pressure-based approach to one of jiu-jitsu’s most classic positions—bringing new life to an old-school staple.

This instructional isn’t about stalling or holding on. It’s about attacking with purpose, sweeping with precision, and forcing reactions that lead to fight-ending submissions. Bird Wiltse shares the same closed guard system that’s helped him succeed at the highest levels of competition, combining modern details with old-school grit to give you a closed guard that’s as dangerous as it is frustrating for your opponents.

✅ What You’ll Learn Inside:

  • Bird’s Signature Closed Guard Entries – Learn how to pull and establish closed guard with control and intent

  • Relentless Attack Chains – Transition seamlessly between submissions like armbar, triangle, omoplata, and more

  • Sweep With Strategy – Off-balance and reverse your opponents with high-percentage sweeps built off real reactions

  • Breaking Posture the Smart Way – Apply pressure to force predictable movements and capitalize instantly

  • Maintaining & Recovering Guard – Stay locked in and dangerous even against explosive passers

  • High-Level Concepts from a World-Class Competitor – Understand timing, angle, and pressure from someone who lives it on the mats

Whether you're a white belt looking to build a foundation or a seasoned competitor wanting to sharpen your edge, Leveling Up The Closed Guard gives you the tools to control, attack, and finish from one of the most underestimated positions in jiu-jitsu.

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

  • Intro
  • Drills & Exercises - Closed Guard Squeeze Drill
  • Arm Bar Squeeze Drill
  • Arm Bar Side To Side Drill
  • Hip Bump And Kimuras Drill
  • Core Exercise (Russian Twist)
  • Hip And Core Exercise
  • Standing Closed Guard Drill
  • Flower Sweep Drill


Part 2

  • Technique - Arm Bar From Closed Guard Variations
  • Flipping Them From Stacked Armbar
  • Over The Arm Flower Sweep / Pendulum Sweep
  • Pendulum / Flower Sweep
  • Holding Mount Off Flower Sweep
  • Super Flower Sweep
  • Slipping Out Of The Bully Choke
  • Leandro Lo Sweep


Part 3

  • Gripfighting From Top And Bottom
  • Cross Collar Chokes
  • Cross Collar Into Triangles
  • Closed Guard Houdini Kick Out To Wrestle Up
  • Footlock Entry
  • Closed Guard Transitions To Spiderguard / Sleeve Collar
  • Bird Flip
  • Bird Flip Armbar
  • Bird Flip When They Dont Stand


Part 4

  • Double Ankle Sweep
  • Prybar Overhook Series
  • Bodylock Takedown When Picked Up
  • Scissor Sweep
  • Hip Bumps
  • Kimuras
  • Straight Armbar
  • Lapel Shenanigans


Part 5

  • Omoplata Intro
  • Omoplata Kick Out And Back Take
  • Finishing Omoplatas
  • Omoplata Crucifix
  • Baseball Bat Choke
  • Intro To Squid Guard
  • Triangle Details (Teepeeing For Tighter Triangles, Triangle Angles, Switching To Armbar Or Kimura, Switching To Houdini Kick Out, Resetting Bad Triangles With Backbend Push)
  • Bonus Escaping Triangles
  • Outro

 

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