LESSON PLAN FOR THE WEEK OF 10/19/2026!

Welcome to our curriculum breakdown for the week of October 19th, 2026. This week, we are diving deep into the closed guard—one of my absolute favorite positions in both Gi and No-Gi. Whether you are looking to sharpen your defensive foundations or develop a more lethal offensive sweep and submission game, this series has something for you. Let’s get to work!

MONDAY (OCTOBER 19TH)
All Classes: Closed Guard

• Grips and arm-across body control
• Opponent turns into you
• Opponent bases wide

TUESDAY (OCTOBER 20TH)
All Classes: Closed Guard

• Opponent bases wide and posts hand
• Opponent bases wide and posts on elbow
• Opponent bases on all fours

WEDNESDAY (OCTOBER 21ST)
All Classes: Closed Guard

• Opponent turns into you (Back take)
• Opponent turns into you (Triangle control)
• Opponent brings arm across (Far arm control)

THURSDAY (OCTOBER 22ND)
All Classes: Closed Guard

• Far arm control: Shrug shuck-by
• Far arm control: Managing opponent arm push
• Far arm control: Countering arm push to triangle

FRIDAY (OCTOBER 23RD)
All Classes: Closed Guard

• Far arm control: Hip escape series
• Hip escape: Back take transition
• Hip escape: Responding to opponent roll

SATURDAY (OCTOBER 24TH)
All Classes: Closed Guard

• Far arm control: Arm push to Kimura
• Kimura: Dealing with forward pressure
• Mat post: Arm pull and twist finish