Clamp Guard Engineering by Adam Wardzinski

Adam Wardziński is widely regarded as the most dominant gi competitor in the world today, and his guard is the foundation of that success. Simple, ruthless, and almost impossible to pass, Adam’s system isn’t about flashy movements — it’s about total control. In Clamp Guard Engineering, Adam breaks down one of the most important tools in his guard arsenal: the Clamp Guard. Used alongside his devastating hook sweeps and closed guard attacks, the clamp allows Adam to slow the game down, shut down passing pressure, and force opponents into predictable reactions — all while staying one step ahead. This instructional is a deep dive into how and why the clamp works, how to enter it safely, and how to use it to control, sweep, and dominate from the bottom against elite-level pressure. Check Out a Free Sample:   What Will You Learn? Adam Wardziński is widely regarded as the most dominant gi competitor in the world today, and his guard is the foundation of that success. Simple, ruthless, and almost impossible to pass, Adam’s system isn’t about flashy movements — it’s about total control. In Clamp Guard Engineering, Adam breaks down one of the most important tools in his guard arsenal: the Clamp Guard. Used alongside his devastating hook sweeps and closed guard attacks, the clamp allows Adam to slow the game down, shut down passing pressure, and force opponents into predictable reactions — all while staying one step ahead. This instructional is a deep dive into how and why the clamp works, how to enter it safely, and how to use it to control, sweep, and dominate from the bottom against elite-level pressure. What You’ll Learn How Adam Wardziński uses the Clamp Guard to shut down passing attempts in the gi Key clamp guard entries from closed guard and transitional positions How to combine the clamp with hook sweeps for high-percentage reversals Methods to control posture, distance, and balance with minimal energy Common reactions from top players — and how to punish every one How to chain clamp guard attacks into Adam’s broader closed guard system Why the Clamp Guard Works Simple mechanics that scale from white belt to world champion Built for gi grappling, grip fighting, and heavy pressure passing Slows fast opponents and forces them into mistakes Creates control first — submissions and sweeps come naturally Who This Is For Gi players who want a guard that actually holds up against pressure Competitors looking for a reliable, repeatable guard system Anyone tired of guards that only work when everything goes perfectly If you want a guard that’s been tested at the highest level — and refined by one of the most consistent champions in modern BJJ — Clamp Guard Engineering gives you the blueprint. What Exactly do You Get? Part 1 Intro Position Introduction Entries - Clamp Entry From Butterfly Clamp Entry From Closed Guard Clamp Entries From Bad Positions Clamp Entries From Failed Submissions Clamp Entry From Failed John Wayne Sweep Part 2 Attacks - Clamp Guard Sweep Triangle Reverse Triangle Options Part 3 Simple Armlock Options From Clamp Straight Armlock Rolling Armbar Omoplata Concept Backtake Part 4 Side Scissor - Connection Between Clamp And Side Scissor Backtake Backtake When Opponent 4 Points Mount From Attempted Backtake Backstepping Into Mount From Backtake Armlock From Attempted Backtake Flower Sweep From Side Scissor Putting The Clamp And Side Scissor Together Outro