Chapter

The Power of Closed Guard in Jiu-Jitsu
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2:01:08 - 2:04:40 (03:32)

In Jiu-Jitsu, closed guard puts you in an attacking position while your opponent is forced to defend. It's a strong position that can be made even stronger if the person using it is good and confident.

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Closed guard is a defensive position that limits attacking options but frustrates the person on top.
2:01:08 - 2:01:53 (00:45)
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Jiu-Jitsu
Summary

Closed guard is a defensive position that limits attacking options but frustrates the person on top. When facing a strong practitioner, the closed guard can feel suffocating and one-sided, infusing the defending person with a smug sense of confidence.

Chapter
The Power of Closed Guard in Jiu-Jitsu
Episode
#343 – Roger Gracie: Greatest Jiu Jitsu Competitor of All Time
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses how he had to choose between his duty and his love for Jujutsu, which required a lot of time and training.
2:01:53 - 2:04:40 (02:47)
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Jujutsu
Summary

The speaker discusses how he had to choose between his duty and his love for Jujutsu, which required a lot of time and training.

Chapter
The Power of Closed Guard in Jiu-Jitsu
Episode
#343 – Roger Gracie: Greatest Jiu Jitsu Competitor of All Time
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast