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Effective Closed Guard Combinations: Sweeps & Submissions by Denilson Pimenta reviews
Effective Closed Guard Combinations: Sweeps & Submissions by Denilson Pimenta has 49 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.98 out of 5. 98% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from March 16, 2021 to October 21, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
Who reviewed Effective Closed Guard Combinations: Sweeps & Submissions by Denilson Pimenta
28 of these reviewers gave their belt rank when they submitted the review. BJJ Fanatics asks for rank, age and years training at the point of review, so this breakdown is self-reported by the customer.
| Belt | Reviews | Average rating |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 9 | 4.89 |
| White | 8 | 5.0 |
| Purple | 7 | 5.0 |
| Brown | 2 | 5.0 |
| Black | 2 | 5.0 |
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Effective Closed Guard Combinations: Sweeps & Submissions by Denilson Pimenta is currently listed on the BJJ Fanatics storefront at $47.00 USD. View Effective Closed Guard Combinations: Sweeps & Submissions by Denilson Pimenta on BJJ Fanatics
The reviews
Amazing value gor money
Awesome selection of techniques.
Closed Guard
Great instructional
Details
Great breakdown and details.
Excellent
Love the back and forth commentary by both Professor Pimienta and his uke. Great insight into the shifts of alignment and positioning that make these moves effective.
excellent
great content on close guard , taking in account the opponent's reactions, the organization of the course is very well thought out and easy to retain . good job Professors !
Amazing content for the price
Amazing content one of the best closed guard combinations series I watched. There are 2 perspectives always per video which is very unique. The primary lesson is from the perspective of Denilson Pimenta he focuses on the main goal of the series which is Closed guard combinations. The second perspective is from his partner, he is not only reiterating what Denilson is teaching but also is sharing the perspective of the person on top of the guard. This is very valuable as the back and forth gives to thinking process and often gives the reasoning of the offense and the reasoning of the defense.
One of the best closed guard videos I watched.
I will start with the Cons
Closed guard and sweeps
Best instructional I have come across for sweeps and guards. Details!
Great
Good closed guard instructional. Not just single moves, things are shown in combination to give you options based on reactions
Effective closed guard combinations
This instructional is gold. Very effective techniques
A Concise Treasure Trove of Attacks
This is a dense gold mine of attacks along with alternative Plan B moves if the initial technique is unsuccessful. Most value per minute I have found on this site so far. Oss
These techniques are so wise...
It is all whole body movement, very deep jitsu
Denilson Pimenta's course
Great course for closed guard combination from coach Denilson Pimenta.
Effective Closed Guard Combinations: Sweeps & Submissions by Denilson Pimenta
Includes sneaky submissions and setups. Very helpful in developing my guard game.
Great
Great stuff ! Pimenta is a great instructor with details!
good~!!
good~!!d
effective close guard submissions and sweeps
phenomenal
excelente
buen tutorial
completo
los detalles que utiliza
excelente
muy buenos detalles
Excellent , very practice , Pimenta gives a full game in the botton side.
good position
Interesting techniques, clear explanations from both ! I was able to use the techniques directly !
Nice Techniques
Useful closed guard techniques
my review
Very good techniques, I was able to use some of them directly. I like the fact that both instructors are speaking!
Great extra Details
Mostly stuff I already know but some extra details to make what I know more effective
great closed guard dvd
great closed guard dvd
Closed guard
Good combination of sweeps and submissions
close guard sweep.
i dont use sweep in close guard. make more easy
great instrucional
Great and thorough instructional
Amazing stuff
Need more content from Pimenta!
Review
Great instructional
Great instructional
Great instructional
Excellent insight!
Great techniques to consider based on what my opponent gives me.
very goog
this is good!!
Well worth it!
Details and techniques from a legend; great instructional for anyone.
Super valuable tips
I have a few CG videos but this was with details very well explained. Very good add-on if you want a more efficient CG ! You can use it directly on the mat. short but effective course that elevates your CG to higher standard. I is a very practical course
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Very good guard tutorial.
Much better than a basics tutorial. Mestre Pimenta studies real situations and variations with many details that make the technics efficient.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Great Series
Easy attacks from one of the strongest guards!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗The instruction manual has detailed
The instruction manual has detailed information on closed-guard attacks. It resembles an addition to the basic game. The bottom player's perspective is used to demonstrate and describe the techniques, followed by that of the top player. Although the approaches shown could be useful for lower belts, they are certainly not fundamental.
Solid closed guard techniques
great details and applications for basic techniques
Response from BJJ Fanatics🔥My guard game improved tremendously!
The instructionals is great and meticulously explained! I really learned alot! The triangle techniques from guard I was able to execute smoothly!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻I love the instructionals!
The instructionals is great and meticulously explained! I really learned alot! The triangle techniques I was able to execute smoothly!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻good explanation and logical progression
good explanation and logical progression through solid techniques - good price too
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻A must have for beginners
This instructional is perfect for beginners trying to master the closed guard. Lots of academies teach these techniques individually but they may not teach you how to chain them together into a system. Excellent details!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Effective Closed Guard
Really helped as I usually start in closed guard. I have watched multiple times.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Solid set of techniques
the right balance of techniques and details. Good for any level of player
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Denilson Pimenta is an absolute
Denilson Pimenta is an absolute legend. His technique is unmatched. Do yourself a favor. Watch this instructional. It's awesome.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Angles, pressure and many unique closed guard techniques
Objective of this instructional This instructional (Gi) provides solid techniques to either submit or sweep the opponent based on their likely response to being in your closed guard. For example, a typical and predictable response to being in the closed guard is for your opponent to posture and then push your leg to break your closed guard. While there are techniques that are reactive there are also techniques where the person in closed guard bottom does not need to wait for their opponent’s response to being in the closed guard and instead initiates the attack. Content Volume 1 (43 minutes and 13 chapters) covers the following techniques: a triangle attack in response to the opponent pushing on your knee; a scissor sweep in response to the opponent pushing on your knee; an armbar in response to the opponent defending the previous scissor sweep technique; in response to a knee push a failed attempt for a triangle (opponent postures), which then transitions to a kimura attack; a kimura attack following a posture break, however in this attack the opponent’s arm is extended during the submission (i.e. rather than being bent to approximately ninety degrees); the use of a hip bump sweep when the opponent defends the previous kimura attack technique by grabbing their Gi; the opponent defends the potential for a kimura or a hip bump sweep by wrapping their arms around your torso, so in response the opponent is swept; a posture break leading to an over hook control and a pull / push choke; a triangle choke attack when you have an over hook and the opponent pushes your knee; using your foot inside their elbow (i.e. similar to the spider guard) to create an entry for the triangle choke; using a variant of a two on one grip to create an entry for an armbar; and in response to the opponent pushing on your knee you initiate a hip bump sweep movement, where you intend for the opponent to use their arm to base out and thereby providing the opportunity for an armbar. Volume 2 (38 minutes and 12 chapters) covers the following techniques: breaking their posture where you have prepositioned your arm deeply in their collar, then releasing them and then securing the opposite collar for a deep choke (2 x palm up); a flower type sweep to an armbar; a Gi lapel choke for situations where the opponent postures up and it is difficult to access their collar; an omaplata with excellent details for the entry and subsequent control; opponent defends the previous omaplata technique and this leads to an armbar attack; the opponent defends the earlier omaplata attack and this leads to a triangle choke attack; a wrist lock attack when the opponent drops their posture and places their hands in your armpits; an armbar attack when the opponent defends the previous wrist lock attack; a sweep taking your opponent over you when you first push their upper body across your body to enable access to their armpit; a back take initiated in a similar way to the early part of the previous technique; a simple, but effective sweep when the opponent places their foot on the ground within your reach, which involves extending this leg with your arm causing them to fall over and then coming up over this side of the opponent; and a triangle choke where the entry commences by breaking your opponent’s grips and then crossing their arms. The primary instructor is Professor Denilson Pimenta 5th degree black belt and the Uke is Professor Luiz Dentinho 3rd degree black belt. The approach to the teaching is different to the standard BJJ Fanatics instructional in that Professor Pimenta provides the initial instruction for his technique and then Professor Dentinho provides his guidance for the technique, which is generally more descriptive than the initial instruction. In my opinion this is a good approach and helps the viewer to better understand the technique. The interaction between the two Professors is positive and they both appear to be having fun. Typically, techniques are repeated three times and with each time guidance is provided. As the techniques are being performed the key movements are highlighted. Professor Dentinho is often highlighting that the success of a particular technique is reliant on movement, angles, tightness and strong pressure. I would note that some of the descriptions of the techniques could be enhanced for example “coast attack controlling the arm” is actually a back take technique. Picture quality is good with a sharp focus, however there appears at times to be some minor feedback coming through the microphones. The camera work is basic and appears to comprise of a single fixed camera. Generally, most of the filming is done straight on, however where necessary the instructors move to create different viewing angles. The preview clips are representative of the whole instructional. I personally have a strong interest in the closed guard and in my opinion, I think that this instructional is definitely worth purchasing. Certainly, in
Response from BJJ FanaticsThanks so much for your detailed review! 🤗Great Details
Fortunate enough to have Pimenta as my instructor, great details and humble soul.
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