Opening the Closed Guard - My Favorite Method for No Gi BJJ (with Shintaro Higashi)

Guard passing can’t start until you open the closed guard.
Check out part 1 of this video (with 2 of my other favorites for opening the closed guard) on Shintaro’s channel here:

As most practitioners have discovered, the more time you spend in the closed guard, the higher your risk of being submitted or swept. This is one reason why it’s so critical to have at least one reliable method for opening the guard. We favor standing up to do this, even if there is a risk of being swept, because it gets gravity working in your favor. With this particular technique, your knee serves as a wedge - setting the inside position and allowing you to separate the ankles and start your forward movement.

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[leonsparta]

The best BJJ coach by far, helps the weaker guys

[pingislife]

Seth Sensei and Shintaro Sensei brought me here. You all make a great combo.

[AntonioJunior_]

I usually use this method, but now with more details it will certanly become my main way! Amazing content as always

[krush]

subscribed to you both

i feel like the combination of no gi takedowns from shintaro and submission setups from you are a deadly weapon 😬

[chokeabloke]

I always try to stand up, but often have the problem with the head control and really have to work. I never attempted to get up with bad posture of fear of top lock and it's consequences, BUT this is great. Thank you as always!

[hurma_dota]

as always, i gave this video thumb up even before watching it! ur the best, Sir! thank you

[josemariacortescastro]

I loved the detail about the knee not going into sensitive areas. Something felt obnoxious about putting my knee in my partner's rump (kind of recalling the elbows on the knees dirty method of opening). Thanks Bryan!

[neildelvalle]

Great, it helps my game tremendously, thank you.

[ryanthompson]

What about when they grab the legs here.

[DRGRZ]

What stops the opponent from holding your ankles and sweeping you once you stand up?

[ddwfw]

I'm glad I found your channel through Shintaro's, would you consider giving your thoughts about adapting BJJ for MMA?

[filikeno]

Prof. Do you have a method to strip the grip in Gi if the bottom guy is holding on heavy on the collar/collars?

[epicassassin]

How would i deal with when my partner grabs my ankles as soon as I stand up with my posture still broken

[bdmaash]

Hi you did not cover how to deal with opponent grabing your ankles for a sweep.