Low Hanging Fruit - The Closed Guard by Malachy Friedman

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What Will You Learn?

Unlock the power of simplicity with Low Hanging Fruit – The Closed Guard by Malachy Friedman. This BJJ instructional is your ultimate guide to high-percentage, low-risk techniques that allow you to control, submit, and sweep from the closed guard without putting yourself in vulnerable positions. Rather than relying on high-risk submissions like the triangle or armbar, Malachy teaches you how to dominate your opponent with simple yet incredibly effective moves, like the cross choke, that can be applied in any situation. Perfect for practitioners of all levels, this series will refine your closed guard and give you the tools to neutralize your opponent’s attacks while staying in control.

Whether you're a beginner looking to solidify your guard game or an advanced practitioner seeking to refine your technique, Low Hanging Fruit – The Closed Guard is a must-have addition to your training library.

Key Features:

• Focus on Low-Risk, High-Reward Techniques: Learn how to keep your guard tight and secure while attacking with high-percentage moves that minimize risk.
• Cross Choke Mastery: Discover the subtleties of one of BJJ's most effective and fundamental submissions, the cross choke, and how to apply it from various angles.
• Step-by-Step Instruction: Malachy Friedman breaks down each technique with clear, easy-to-understand instructions, making even complex concepts accessible.
• Perfect for All Levels: Whether you're a white belt just starting out or a seasoned practitioner, the techniques in this series are adaptable to all skill levels.
• Solidify Your Closed Guard Game: Learn how to dominate from one of the most important positions in BJJ with control-focused, simple techniques.
• No Fancy Moves, Just Results: The Low Hanging Fruit series is all about high-percentage, practical techniques that work in real sparring situations.

Bullet Points:

• High-Percentage Techniques: Low-risk moves that are proven to work in both rolling and competition.
• Controlled Attacks: Learn how to attack with submissions like the cross choke, without exposing yourself to guard passes.
• Simplified Closed Guard: Gain a deeper understanding of closed guard concepts, from grip management to body positioning.
• Perfect for Beginners &Advanced: Techniques that grow with you as you progress in your BJJ journey.
• Real-World Application: Every technique is designed for use in actual sparring or competition, not just theory.

Why Choose This Instructional:

• No Risk, All Reward: Say goodbye to gambling on high-risk submissions. These low-risk, high-reward techniques will keep you safe and effective.
• Build Confidence: Mastering the closed guard through simple, effective techniques will give you the confidence to dominate from the bottom.
• Long-Term Success: Master the fundamentals, and they will serve you throughout your BJJ career, whether you’re just starting or are a seasoned competitor.

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1 

• Details On Posture Control Gi &No-Gi
• Butt Sweep
• Cross Collar
• Sweded Backtake
• Swede To Overhook
• Overhook Punch Choke
• Overhook Straight Armbar
• Failed Armbar To Triangle
• System: Putting It All Together
• Kimura Sweep
• Kimura Knee-Bump
• K To K
• Failed Kimura To Straight Armbar
• Straight Armbar To Rolling Armbar
• System: Putting It All Together
• Bonus

Part 2

• Scissor Sweep
• Stop Scissor Sweep
• Scissor Triangle
• Loop Choke
• System: Putting It All Together
• Undo Lapel For Brabo Choke
• Brabo Choke Cross Arm To Belly
• Brabo Choke To Armbar Position
• Over Shoulder Armbar
• Lost Brabo To Lapel Arm Trap
• Lapel Flower Sweep
• Lapel Flower Sweep Variation
• System: Putting It All Together

Part 3

• Flower Sweep
• Flower Sweep Armbar
• Flower Lapel
• Flower Lapel Armbar
• Flower Sweep To X Guard
• System: Putting It All Together
• Omoplata
• Omoplata Sweep
• Omoplata Triangle
• Omoplata Re-Roll
• System: Putting It All Together

Part 4

• Armbar
• Armbar Sweep To Armbar
• Armbar Spin Under
• Rolling Armbar To Armbar/Back
• Armbar Re-Bite
• System: Putting It All Together
• Push Pull Triangle
• Pull Knees Overhook
• Overhook To Triangle Stomp
• Overhook To Triangle Sneaky Knee
• Triangle Shoulder Lock
• Triangle Defense: Counter Stomp
• Limp Arm To Mir Lock
• Reverse Kimura Arm Drag
• Barataplata
• System: Putting It All Together