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Connected Reaction: Clinch Closed Guard by Paul Schreiner reviews

Connected Reaction: Clinch Closed Guard by Paul Schreiner has 18 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 5.0 out of 5. 100% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from November 1, 2020 to October 8, 2025. All of them are published below in full, unedited.

Who reviewed Connected Reaction: Clinch Closed Guard by Paul Schreiner

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The reviews

• Great

  great stuff as always

  Luke S.October 8, 2025United StatesVerified buyerWhite belt1-3 yrs training

• Paul is great

  Really good dvd to control submit and sweep from the closed guard

  John M.May 25, 2025United StatesVerified buyerPurple belt7-9 yrs training

• great details

  great details

  Shane R.March 9, 2025United StatesVerified buyerWhite belt1-3 yrs training

• Can't go wrong with Professor Paul Schreiner

  This is another incredible instructional from Paul Schreiner. He hits the mark every time when it comes to explaining the overall goal of the position and all of the miniature battles you will face in each. He delivers so much technical knowledge, but also gives you the how's and why's in simple terms to keep you engaged. I really enjoyed the lessons using the 2 on 1 pistol grip and have purchased his videos on that position alone for further studying.

  Ramsey G.August 26, 2024United StatesVerified buyerBlack belt16 yrs training

• coConnected Reaction: Clinch Closed Guard by Paul Schreiner

  closed guard excellent as always from Paul

  Tom D.April 1, 2024United StatesBlack belt16 yrs training

• excellent

  super clear tech from a master

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  Erik G.October 1, 2023USVerified buyer

• essential guard

  Paul is a great teacher and his lessons in this instructional are awesome. He shows solid details that have really help me in this position during practice.

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  Jayson K.September 27, 2023USVerified buyer

• Paul Schreiner: Clinch Closed Guard

  Always amazed by how many powerful details and clarifying "big picture" frameworks Paul conveys in every lesson. My highest possible recommendation.

  Mike H.August 16, 2023USVerified buyer

• great

  great

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  cMay 24, 2023USVerified buyer

• Closed Guard by Paul Schreiner!!!

  P. S. created a very solid series about the closed guard where he points out really well the relation between attacking the arm and taking the back. Furthermore he points out how hooksweeps and tilt sweeps fit into this game profundly. Basic techniques given in very efficient way. He absolutely points out the key details of any given technique. He introduces also really well to the subject of hunt for more than you want so that you at least get what you want within the chapter "asking your parents for money". There is some overlap in techniques with his 2 on 1 pistal grip closed guard series but the details are a way more and deeper. An absolute must have if you want to understand the closed guard game better and improve it.

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  MarkusMarch 17, 2023ATVerified buyer

• very good

  even if overlaps a little too much with the pistol grip series

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  Rick G.December 16, 2022ITVerified buyer

• Fantastic Closed Guard Instructional

  Fantastic little closed guard instructional from a unique control point - the clinch. Shows numerous sweeps and back takes but I actually think section on arms bars from the guard is the best - some truly ferocious breaks. Great buy.

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  J. W.November 30, 2022GBVerified buyer

• Connected Reaction: Clinch Closed Guard

  Outstanding: Clear instruction, logical sequence and well paced.

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  Nicholas R.July 16, 2022USVerified buyer

• Excellent videos.

  Excellent videos. I knew they would be because I trained under Paul for a bit at Marcelo’s years ago, and he’s a fantastic teacher. I consider him among the best instructors I’ve ever had, and that’s not just in martial arts — that’s in any subject area from grade school through law school. I’ve been out of BJJ for a long time (got a new job, had a couple of kids, etc.), but I’m trying to (very slowly, since I’m in my 40s now) get back into it, and these videos are very helpful.

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  JonJuly 18, 2021USVerified buyer

• Another excellent Paul Schreiner instructional

  Paul is a world class instructor. After seeing a number of this instructionals, it's not surprising to hear that Marcelo Garcia invited him to be an instructor . This instructional is the typical top-notch Paul Schreiner material. I've been interested in improving my closed guard and when I saw that Paul produced this instructional I was like, "well, that's a must buy!". No remorse. There's a lot of review grade-inflation out there but Paul deserves 5 stars here. He explains the material super well, the critical details, and you can tell that he put a lot of thought into what would go into the instructional. My favorite instructors in terms of quality of instruction are Paul, Lachlan Giles and Danaher.

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  Ed V.April 25, 2021USVerified buyer

• A closed guard instructional with a focus on taking the opponent’s back

  Objective of the instructional During the introduction (Volume 1) Paul states that he will teach how to control the opponent’s posture and seamlessly transition to sweeps and back takes, while the opponent struggles to escape his partner’s control. Content Volume 1 (total 26 minutes) provides an overview of closed guard and identifies the objectives of closed guard; there is a discussion on the safety benefits of using the pistol grip compared to the spider guard grip, how to break grips and the use of the two on one grip to move the opponent’s arm across their body; and Volume 1 finishes with how to access the opponents back using the tilt method (i.e. commencing with passing their arm across their body to open access to their back, controlling their upper body while hip escaping until they tip over into your back control). Volume 2 (total 24 minutes) covers two other additional back take methods: climbing onto the back through an initial grip break and extension of the opponent; and accessing the back by using an initial underhook clinch and then climbing onto their back. Excellent coverage is provided on entering the clinch. Importantly Volume 2 includes guidance on how to deal with problems that may be encountered when using either of these two back taking methods. Volume 3 (total 34 minutes) covers the butterfly sweep with a clinch control when the opponent either steps up onto one leg or remains on their knees; taking the back when the opponent defends the butterfly sweep with a clinch control; using an underhook in combination with a John Wayne sweep; and a reversal from side control using the underhook clinch including the option to take their back. Volume 4 (total 26 minutes) covers some armlocks from closed guard, specifically the interaction between the tilt back take and the armlock. Paul demonstrates that with the opponent defending the tilt back take this will provide the opportunity for your legs to climb the opponent’s back to gain a top lock and from this position there are opportunities for a twisting armlock, wristlock, armbar and potentially a triangle or an omaplata. This volume also includes: an arm-drag armlock taken after a failed tilt back take; an armlock taken after a failed back climb; and using the John Wayne sweep after a failed back climb. Sound and picture quality are good. The angles of the technique displayed are appropriate. Paul is an engaging and knowledgeable instructor. His instructions and the demonstrations of the techniques are clear. The instructional is 1 hour and 50 minutes long. What attracted me to this instructional was the use of the clinch in the closed guard and the instructor. Paul has produced a number of instructionals over the years and those instructionals that I have acquired, I have been pleased with my purchases. I think that this instructional is not focused on the use of the clinch, but rather taking the back and appropriately dealing with situations where attempts to take the back fail. I think one of the strengths of this instructional is teaching the student what to do when the technique fails. I recommend this instructional for improving your knowledge and ability to effectively take the back from closed guard bottom. In my opinion this material is taught well, however the title of this instructional should more accurately reflect the content.

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  Peter H.January 2, 2021AUVerified buyer

• Gold for the Closed Guard player.

  Another phenomenal instructional release by Paul Schreiner. There is so much incredible value found in the details and how to connect the positions/sequences seamlessly. As always, super articulate and digestible material. Gold for the Closed Guard player. Once again cannot recommend this one enough.

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  Linda T.December 16, 2020AUVerified buyer

• This is amazing. Professor Schreiner's

  This is amazing. Professor Schreiner's system is outstanding. Extremely clear and practical. As an older and less mobile grappler, I have found the techniques and logic behind them simply game changing. I thoroughly recommend this to anyone.

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  Nicholas R.November 1, 2020AUVerified buyer

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