What comes next from being stacked
Stacked: the bottom player's attack from guard failed, and the top player drives their weight onto the bottom player's shoulders. The top player is a little ahead and wants to pass. The bottom player wants to get the guard back.
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Learn the position itself: Closed Guard in the library ›
If you are the passer
Best The choice that works most often here.
- Stack and pass
Keep your weight down on them and walk around their legs. Their failed attack opened the way, and the pass is worth 3 points.
Leads to side control ›
Good Works well with the right setup.
- Posture back up into the guard
Pull your arm free, lift your head and sit up straight. You are back in their closed guard.
Leads to closed guard › - Keep your weight on them
Stay heavy on them. They cannot breathe well or attack, so take your time.
You stay in this position.
If you are the guard player
Good Works well with the right setup.
- Hip out and re-close the guard
Let go of your attack, move your hips away and lock your ankles again. You are back in closed guard.
Leads to closed guard › - Frame on the hips and breathe
Put your hands on their hips as frames and breathe. Stay calm, then get your guard back.
You stay in this position.
Risky Can work, but often goes wrong.
- Switch to the triangle
If one of their arms is still across your body, try the triangle choke. If it fails, they pass to side control.
Ends the match if it works: a submission.
Mistake Avoid this: it usually makes things worse.
- Hold the armbar and crank
Pulling on an armbar that is not working only helps them pass. Let it go and recover your guard.
Usually goes wrong. Choose a better option above.
Train it on the Path
The What a guard is unit turns this into short lessons: you see a position and pick the best move.
The Path goes in order: start free from lesson one and you reach What a guard is on the way. With Rolla Plus you can jump straight here.