HOW TO OPEN THE CLOSED GUARD | WITHOUT GETTING SUBMITTED |

In this video, Frosty and I go over some of our favorite ways to open the closed guard. These are meant to be less risky than some of the other ones you might have seen.
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[@huskylord123]

I am so trying that second method at next roll...thank you!

[@blitzthekraken9832]

I swear I've seen a couple of dozen of Travis's interviews and videos and this is the first one I've seen him laugh. New Perspective. one of the only players on the face of this earth that can compete in grappling at high levels in both BJJ and Judo. A very complete grappler. Crazy that he doesn't have more subscribers. Cool, He is doing videos. Just subscribed.

[@Brobrahokau]

I wish these videos came out everyday. Not enough judo content on the tube. But thank you very much. Y’all are fun to watch with the jokes here and there. Makes it easy to watch and laugh.

[@luchador1764]

Bernardo Faria and Leo Noguiera just put out an incredible video on youtube on the Sao Paulo/Tozi pass. It's my go-to closed guard break/ pass to half guard. Definitely check that out Travis.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

I love to Sao Paulo pass. It's one of my strongest techniques. But when I teach I like to show things that go together well. All three of these openings work well together so you can combo how you open the guard, The San Paulo pass requires you to close the distance. I try to only use it when I have lost the battle of maintaining posture.

[@danbrowning2418]

Great mix of tactics and humor. Thanks!

[@dandelionfever]

These are great, I especially love the budding bromance...what you suggest on opening the guard with a no-gi situation?

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thanks! Man NOGI is a different Beast all together! Closed Guard can be very strong in NOGI as well if you watch Xande Fight at ADCC! Number 1 goal don't get stuck in closed guard LOL.

[@jameslynch1360]

These videos are great. Thank you. And yes, would appreciate any guard passing stuff.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Will try to get some more stuff out for you!

[@stirlingtuition6670]

Loved that! Great to see the techniques but also the banter. A lot of very serious stuff out there but this was a breath of fresh air. Keep them coming. (PS fav guard passes vid would be great!)

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

See I have my Favorite Way To Pass The Guard and I have the one that works the best and they are two different Techniques! We can definitely get a video do explaining both!

[@sungjinbae8339]

Love this stuff guys !

[@markd2797]

Thank you for this video Travis. Thank you 🙏

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@leep6273]

Great teaching and having a laugh at the same time. You guys make me laugh!

[@richyrich88]

This is awesome, I never thought to check out your youtube channel. I've always liked watching you compete man, ill have to come out and train with you one day.

[@dojohelenadetroya]

Thanks for share!

[@rappejuppe2942]

Great stuff, thank you so much 🙏

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thanks

[@FranciscoEstrada1]

Great concept!!! First things first: before passing the guard you have to OPEN the guard. Thanks, Travis!

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@ezra420420]

Thanks for the insights

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Anytime!

[@cejII]

Good stuff. Thank you

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thanks!

[@officialdMkcsgo]

option 1 - 3:00 option 2 - 9:50 option 3 - 13:48

[@timpeterson175]

Ádám Horváth also 12:56 critical

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thanks for the time stamps!

[@seancollings4711]

Very Nice guys!

[@jasonstewart7991]

I’d very much like to see your version on the São Paulo pass. Great vid here. Subscribed

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

That is one that we have planned for the future for sure. It's one of my favorites!

[@paweandruszkiewicz6892]

excellent content. can you please post a video about stepping on a jacket?

[@yannisdim.4924]

Nice video! How can you do the second one in no-gi?

[@bfpsu]

Awesome video thanks but i have to be honest, when I try number one-my opponent immediately cross grips the sleeve and attempts the omoplata sweep-what if you are a second late or the guy is better and cross grips the sleeve and omoplata's, do you just posture up? Thanks

[@bigro4444]

Good techniques for beginners. Positional techniques that help you not constantly get mounted or your back taken. Real 101 stuff that sets a good foundation.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thats the idea! Strong foundations!

[@mac8122]

Absolutely excellent feed back and practical application. I am a BJJ Gracie Barra practitioner .I watch all that I can on your experience in movement and thoughts, while you teach. Teach On !!

[@FelipeCavalcanteBJJ]

Excelente! 👊

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thank you!

[@alecrimdourado383]

04:19 to 04:55, 06:38 to 06:55. I Will try It!

[@richardma8591]

Great video

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thank you!

[@FR-ty5vn]

Osssss - nice 👍🏼 pistol grip hip control - I want to see the video after the video 😂🤔

[@joelauzon]

Travis, you've come so far. Remember when you wouldn't even crack a smirk?

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Retirement has made me soft!

[@joelauzon]

@@TravisStevensgrappling I don't think I believe that...

[@hgr3180]

3:00 when they stop blabbering 😅

[@OGsquats]

Travis you sound exactly like crrrow777! Any thanks for the video 👊

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thanks for watching!

[@haroldbryant3105]

Good stuff. I like the first technique. Why not show your favorite turtle attacks.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

I could do that!

[@quelove8556]

These guys hilarious...lol

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Glad you think so not everyone does.

[@steveesquivel4723]

Now we need to see the "go-to" gward passes and this infamous chin in eye socket technique.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

LMAO! Maybe in a future video. But I don't think the world is ready for the eye socket technique.

[@gin572]

Why put a socket in the eye ? 🤔

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Firebrand - To pass of course or just to cause your opponent a little discomfort for making passing so difficult!

[@yodayoutube]

You two need to have a podcast...

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Wish I had the time!

[@ys-cal]

Why are you so happy and cheerful lately haha. It's a good look on you:)

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Teaching can be fun! We need more people in the sport who enjoy it.

[@aglobe]

` SMART! and cute in blue gi! :))

[@ygorbrito8692]

Cute video.

[@haydopotato9277]

I would love to see entries to attack when your opponent is sitting and your standing

[@Osiris3657]

Is that Bo Nickal's doppelganger?

[@ashwinchidambaram4100]

Can u please do a no gi version of all your videos also ? Love the content

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Man, Thats a lot of videos but I'll try to get more nogi stuff out there for you!

[@TeodoroArmenteros]

Wonder if Frosty got there on time? Thanks for the tips... I will adapt this to NoGI and smash everyone in class! (maybe)

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

NO, HE DID NOT! But we're working on it.

[@chaknorrisvattake]

yeah, show us your favorites, please!

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Coming Soon!

[@haroldbryant3105]

Don’t mean to hog space. But also you did a nice eri jime in the Brazil Olympics. Simple technique working at high level competition. Plus it really pissed off your opponent.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Not really sure what that has to do with opening the guard but thank you for watching me compete at the games! It was truly a great experience.

[@haroldbryant3105]

I posted out of sequence. I was suggesting you show that shimewaza. I thought it was good and effective.

[@kevincox9279]

Let’s see your favs !

[@pujihartono5077]

Ki entus vs megan

[@HansDavidian]

The more you do jiu jitsu the more it becomes "I know he knows that I know he knows and so on...."

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

LOL. So true

[@chanbru]

Travis has very good techniques. However, I have lately disliked his videos because of the unfunny comments and jokes. The other guy is the worse. Please, skip the non technique related comments. Let Travis explain the techniques only. Thank you.

[@OlivierTravers]

Request (you both asked!): less bantering, more mercilessly choking Uke. Or keep bantering, but after mercilessly choking Uke after opening his closed guard with a BS Kit Dale move, then passing his half guard with crushing pressure (e.g. demonstrating Travis' oft-advertised but never-shown chin in eye socket).

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

The Kit Dale Move is not B.S. It may look like it but I have opened a ton of guards with it. You just have to know when to use it.

[@OlivierTravers]

@@TravisStevensgrappling I believe you and was saying this in jest. I do intend to try it since I was already working on the Tozi pass. As a lazy middle-aged guy, standing to open the closed guard is not super effective for me.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Yeah, I hear you! I don't like standing to open the guard either. It might work "better" but it also takes more work. I prefer to stay on the ground and San Paulo pass to get the guard to open.

[@tesok29]

Pls talk less