ATTACKING FROM CLOSED GUARD
Use your legs to control his posture using the knee pull high on the armpits
Use hands to control his posture and structure on sleeves and lapel
Break down his posture using the knee pull then torso wrap
Hips on his thighs
Attacking with purpose and movement will reduce his passing potential
Get his hands to the mat by grip breaking for sweeping and attacking options
COUNTERING CLOSED GUARD:
Dominant grips on sleeve and collar, double sleeves, sleeve and hip, double hip always keeping the elbows in (structure control)
Low triangular base (stable base)
Positive spinal with head above hips (posture control)
Maintain distance between your torsos
Elbows close to your core