"The Cradle of Civilization"
The Closed Guard
Do you pull guard only to silently sit there with your legs wrapped around your opponent without answers? Do you find yourself unable to slow down aggressive or athletic opponents? Would you like for everyone in the gym to run for the hills a the mere site of your legs?
I've seen the Frescos on the walls of coliseums in Pompeii of two athletes locked in battle. One struggling from top and the other, the other athlete was in a superior position from BOTTOM!!
Even the ancient civilizations understood proper positioning to facilitate angles can give massive advantages to the bottom player. In this series I have put together 14 years of training and searching for the most efficient way to realistically protect yourself when the rubber hits the road.
“there is nothing outside of yourself that can ever enable you to get better, stronger, richer, quicker, or smarter. Everything is within." Miyamoto Musashi
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MEET Stephen Eakin
Stephen is a 10th Planet black belt and has over 15 years of experience in MMA, Gi and no-Gi style Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, coaching and leading competitive teams. He has traveled far and wide across the globe to compete with and learn from the best of the best. He has earned his place amongst the most highly skilled practitioners of modern jiu-jitsu, even amongst practitioners of whom you may already be a fan.
Stephen teaches in a heavily concept and philosophy based style that allows students of all ages and skill levels to pick the information that they need, at the time that they need it. His competition pedigree allows those who seek a more athletic experience to carry his lessons onto the mat and under the bright lights, while his gentle but strong and highly technical game will provide hobbyists and physically limited classmates with the safe environment that is so often missing in some gyms and striking based martial arts.
Learn Control
Learn how to control Aggressive or Athletic opponents. The Closed Guard can provide a base from which to attack. MOST importantly you will learn how to slow the pace of the fight down to be able to effectively use your Jiu Jitsu.
Find The Right Angle
See all the possibilities from inside the guard. Learn ways to use the angle of your body to control the situation and give yourself space to come to top positions.
Make Everyone FEAR your Closed Guard
You'll Improve your Closed Guard so much the homies and enemies alike will be calling Tom Cruise to save them. Follow these basic concepts to have the most efficient, effective and down right dangerous guards around
