Breaking the closed guard from the knees the RIGHT WAY
Published 2021-08-25
I filmed a video to share to help clear up some details on a guard break that Keenan Cornelius said was WRONG and a worthless technique. Unfortunately his instructional video got spliced together with Rickson's recent instructional video and titled "Is it wrong the way Rickson Gracie escapes the closed guard" and the video title which was definitely click bait got shared throughout the community and caused some controversy.
Keenan acknowledged in his own video that he's never really used that guard break and there's too many problems with it and demonstrated how easy it was to counter. The issue is, it seems he was never taught all the correct details and specifics of how to do the technique effectively so against more experienced players the way he was demonstrating the technique in his video is certainly going to fail. After experiencing constant failure because the lack of important details many times we feel a technique is ineffective or WRONG. In jiu-jitsu almost all moves can be countered but that doesn't necessarily make them wrong. It all comes down to effectiveness and efficiency.
This is a long video but there are so many details that most people have never seen or learned, including high level black belt competitors, that help make the technique work.
All of the details of how to maintain posture in the guard without relying on your hands can be found in my "inside the closed guard course" this video was specifically to help people understand the details of the guard break and how to do it the RIGHT WAY!
This is just the tip of the iceberg.
If you liked this video, then check out my "Inside the Closed Guard" course, where I show you everything you'll ever need to know about how to stay safe and completely shut down your opponent's closed guard.
Just click the Link bellow.
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All Comments (21)
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Lesson starts at @5:30.
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You're up there with John Danaher for me. Henry, you're such a clear and articulate teacher. Thank you.
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I really appreciate that you took 30 minutes to discuss and teach this technique. Most people would gloss over a technique in half the time or less. Your attention to detail at each step is super helpful. I had learned a similar guard break previously that I had abandoned due to a lot of the issues you addressed here. Sounds like I need to revisit this one. Thanks much!
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This technique is money. I’ve used it for 8 years it’s the only one I ever use. Everyone of my teammates knows it’s coming and they still can’t stop it. This is called the #1 guard pass for a reason
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Henry is on a whole new level with his explanations. Wow! So clear and concise and explains all the important steps. Much love! You’ve made my bjj journey much more exciting
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This guard break is life at the moment as I’m glued to the ground going through ACL recovery- (6 months post op) Not cleared to stand yet- But even when I was training without an ACL this was my bread and butter! Thank you for this 🙌
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Happy Birthday Henry!!! Have a great day and Thanks for the video!
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I always love learning from you brother ! Keep doing great things !
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Really glad i discovered your videos. Looks like there's a lot i need to rediscover, play with, and correct
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Happy belated Birthday to an amazing instructor and just a really good human being.
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Just started watching your content Henry and I’m already a big fan…awesome content
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Absolute gold from one of the best jiu jitsu instructors out there. Many thanks sir
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You have a gift for teaching, clear and concise, thank you.
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Pure gold. Thank you for making this video and sharing your insights
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I am so glad I found your channel, Professor!
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What a boss. Thanks for the lesson and happy birthday preemptively for the next one :)
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Top notch explanation! Happy Birthday!
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Thank you, sir! Great stuff. Will be incorporating your insights into my training.
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I’m excited to try this. I appreciate the attention to details- weight distribution, hand placement, etc…. I’m 61, 5ft 1,112 lbs. small details are important. I have difficulty opening up closed guard- because of lifting others weight.
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happy belated man! Bjj is so amazing. also sick guard break. as a smaller guy i struggle getting out of strong tough guys guard.
