Under Control Transforming Your Closed Guard by Brian Glick

In Under Control: Transforming Your Closed Guard, Brian Glick delivers a complete system for building a closed guard that is tight, efficient, and relentlessly effective—regardless of size or strength A black belt under John Danaher and one of BJJ Fanatics’ most trusted instructors, Brian is known for stripping techniques down to what actually works. This is not a collection of random moves—it’s a carefully structured approach to controlling, breaking, and submitting opponents from one of jiu-jitsu’s most important positions. Brian has spent his entire career as the smaller athlete in the room. Instead of relying on strength or explosiveness, he developed a closed guard built on precision, timing, and intelligent control. Brian’s teaching style is widely respected for its clarity and simplicity. He focuses on what actually works—eliminating fluff and giving you tools you can apply immediately.   What Will You Learn? Take Complete Control From Your Back—And Turn Defense Into Dominance If your closed guard feels more like survival than control, it’s time to change that. In Under Control: Transforming Your Closed Guard, Brian Glick delivers a complete system for building a closed guard that is tight, efficient, and relentlessly effective—regardless of size or strength. A black belt under John Danaher and one of BJJ Fanatics’ most trusted instructors, Brian is known for stripping techniques down to what actually works. This is not a collection of random moves—it’s a carefully structured approach to controlling, breaking, and submitting opponents from one of jiu-jitsu’s most important positions. Why This Course Works Brian has spent his entire career as the smaller athlete in the room. Instead of relying on strength or explosiveness, he developed a closed guard built on precision, timing, and intelligent control. Now, he’s sharing the exact system he uses to: Neutralize bigger, stronger opponents Create constant attacking pressure Turn small advantages into match-ending sequences What You’ll Learn Complete Closed Guard System Understand how to control posture, manage distance, and dictate every exchange from your guard Simple, High-Percentage Attacks Learn submissions and setups that work consistently—without unnecessary complexity Control Before Submission Discover how to break posture and establish dominant grips that make every attack easier Seamless Transitions & Chains Link your attacks together so your opponent is always reacting—and always behind Efficiency Over Strength Use leverage, angles, and timing to overcome size and athletic disadvantages Battle-Tested Concepts Build a closed guard you can rely on in both training and competition Who This Is For Smaller grapplers looking for a technical edge Anyone struggling to make their closed guard effective Practitioners who want a clear, structured system—not random techniques Athletes who value control, efficiency, and consistency What Makes Brian Glick Different Brian’s teaching style is widely respected for its clarity and simplicity. He focuses on what actually works—eliminating fluff and giving you tools you can apply immediately. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by overly complex instruction, this course will feel like a reset. The Bottom Line Closed guard is one of the most powerful positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—if you know how to use it. With Under Control, you’ll learn how to: Slow the fight down Take away your opponent’s advantages And systematically break them down from your back What Exactly Do You Get? FOUNDATIONS Knee Pull Elbow Awareness Heisting Breaking Grips ENTRIES TO CLOSED GUARD Standing Entries Yoko Tomoe Nage Uchi Mata Open Guard Entries Partner One Knee Up Partner Standing (Tomoe Nage) SIDE SCISSOR SYSTEM Control & Maintenance Entering the Side Scissor Maintaining the Side Scissor Attack Series 1: Taking the Back Rear Strangle Power Half Turnover Rolling Juji (Armbar) Ushiro Sankaku Attack Series 2: Sweeping from Underneath Flower Sweep Pendulum Sweep Knee Lever Sumi Gaeshi TOP LOCK SYSTEM Control & Maintenance Entering the Top Lock Maintaining the Top Lock Attack Series 1: Arm Lock Armbar Mechanics Countering the Stack Troubleshooting: Losing the Shoulder Attack Series 2: Trap Triangle Entry and Mechanics Reverse Triangle Reverse Legs Kimura ATTACKING UPRIGHT POSTURE Attack Series 1: Sweeping a Kneeling Partner Side Scissor Hip Bump Collar Tie Hip Bump Cross Cuff Hip Bump Failed Hip Bump → Clamp Failed Hip Bump → Pinch Headlock Attack Series 2: Sweeping a Standing Partner Scoop Sweep Leg Trap Sweep K Guard BACK ATTACKS (from sequences) Rear Strangle Ushiro Sankaku SUBMISSION OVERLAPS (appearing across systems) Juji Gatame (Armbar variations) Triangle Variations (Trap Triangle, Reverse Triangle) Kimura (Reverse Legs Kimura)