Gi & No-Gi Systems to Open the Guard with Confidence
Stop letting your opponents lock you down and run the clock. Learn the exact blueprint I’ve used successfully at the highest levels of competition to break the closed guard every time — and finally roll with confidence.
Gi & No-Gi Systems to Open the Guard with Confidence
Stop letting your opponents lock you down and run the clock. Learn the exact blueprint I’ve used successfully at the highest levels of competition to break the closed guard every time — and finally roll with confidence.
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$67
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LIMITED TIME OFFER
$67
Discounted from $99
Save 33%
Stuck. Locked down. Out of options.
If you’ve ever been caught in closed guard, you know the feeling:
Your opponent controls the pace.
The clock ticks away while you waste energy.
Every movement feels like a trap.
In competition, this can cost you the match. In training, it kills your confidence.
But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Stuck. Locked down. Out of options.
If you’ve ever been caught in closed guard, you know the feeling:
Your opponent controls the pace.
The clock ticks away while you waste energy.
Every movement feels like a trap.
In competition, this can cost you the match. In training, it kills your confidence.
But it doesn’t have to be that way.
What You'll Learn
Closed Guard Prevention
Stay safe, deny grips, and stop the guard before it starts.
Gi & No-Gi Guard Breaks
Proven standing and kneeling systems to open the guard with confidence.
Skill-Building Games
Dynamic training drills that sharpen your skills under pressure.
Live Competition Footage
Watch me hitting these techniques against elite opponents.
What You'll Learn
Closed Guard Prevention
Stay safe, deny grips, and stop the guard before it starts.
Gi & No-Gi Guard Breaks
Proven standing and kneeling systems to open the guard with confidence.
Skill-Building Games
Dynamic training drills that sharpen your skills under pressure.
Live Competition Footage
Watch me hitting these techniques against elite opponents.
Check Out a Sample Lesson
Basic Way to Open the Guard (Standing)
Check Out a Sample Lesson
Basic Way to Open the Guard (Standing)
Bonus Module: 3 Submissions After the Guard Break
Because opening the guard is just the beginning, I’m also giving you my 3 Submission Follow-Up System:
Straight Ankle Lock
Estima Lock
Toe Hold
These submissions flow directly off the break, turning defense into immediate offense.
Stacked Value Offer
Today Only: $67
Closed Guard Breaking Blueprint – $97
Constraint-Based Training Games Program – $47
Live Competition Footage Module – $47
Bonus: 3 Submission Follow-Up System – $47
Total Value: $238
Bonus Module: 3 Submissions After the Guard Break
Because opening the guard is just the beginning, I’m also giving you my 3 Submission Follow-Up System:
Straight Ankle Lock
Estima Lock
Toe Hold
These submissions flow directly off the break, turning defense into immediate offense.
Stacked Value Offer
Today Only: $67
Closed Guard Breaking Blueprint – $97
Constraint-Based Training Games Program – $47
Live Competition Footage Module – $47
Bonus: 3 Submission Follow-Up System – $47
Total Value: $238
Meet Professor Nakapan
I’m Nakapan Phungephorn, a 4th-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Judo Black Belt, and Muay Thai Kru. I’ve been teaching and competing in martial arts for over three decades, and I currently serve as the head instructor of BETA Academy in Washington, D.C.
Over the years, I’ve tested myself against some of the toughest competitors in the world — and I’ve been fortunate to achieve:
🥇 2025 U.S. Open Judo Champion
🥇 2025 U.S. National Judo Champion
🥇 IBJJF Pan American Gold Medalist
🥉 IBJJF World Masters Bronze Medalist
These aren’t just techniques I teach in the academy — they’re the same guard breaks I’ve relied on with great success in high-level competition. That’s why I created the Closed Guard Breaking Blueprint: to share the exact systems, training games, and strategies that I use myself, so you can build the confidence to never fear the closed guard again.
Meet Professor Nakapan
I’m Nakapan Phungephorn, 4th-degree BJJ black belt, Judo black belt, and head instructor at BETA Academy. Over the last 30 years, I’ve competed against world-class opponents — and I’ve used these exact methods with great success at the highest levels of competition.
That’s why I created the Closed Guard Breaking Blueprint.
This isn’t just another collection of techniques. It’s a step-by-step system, complete with constraint-based training games to help you apply these skills against resistance, so you don’t just memorize them, you actually own them.
I’ve been teaching and competing in martial arts for over three decades. As the head instructor at BETA Academy and a lifelong competitor, I’ve tested these techniques against some of the toughest opponents in the world.
This blueprint gives you the same tools I use under the highest pressure, so you’ll never have to fear the closed guard again.
Closed Guard Breaking Blueprint
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What You'll Get:
30+ video lessons
Getting to the ground + finishing modules
Real-time application focus
Lifetime access & mobile-friendly streaming
Limited Time Special
$67
Save 33% OFF
Normal Price
$99Step-by Step Instruction
Interactive Q&A
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Closed Guard Breaking Blueprint
This isn’t just another collection of techniques. It’s a step-by-step system, complete with constraint-based training games to help you apply these skills against resistance, so you don’t just memorize them, you actually own them.
What You'll Get:
30+ video lessons
Getting to the ground + finishing modules
Real-time application focus
Lifetime access & mobile-friendly streaming
Limited Time Special
$67
Save 33% OFF
Normal Price
$99Step-by Step Instruction
Interactive Q&A
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Course Content
Module 1: Closed Guard Concepts
00 - Course Introduction
01 - Combat Base and Avoiding the Closed Guard
02 - Attacker’s Goals in the Closed Guard
03 - Defender’s Goals in the Closed Guard
Module 2: Opening the Closed Guard in a Gi
04 - Basic Way to Open the Guard (Kneeling)
05 - Basic Way to Open the Guard (Standing)
06 - Seesaw Method (Standing)
07 - Toe Lever Method (Kneeling)
Module 3: Skill Building Games (Gi)
08 - Introduction
09 - Game #1 Grip Negation
10 - Game #2 Just Stand Up
11 - Game #3 Open the Guard
12 - Game #4 First to Score or Submit
Module 4: Opening the Closed Guard No-Gi
13 - Introduction
14 - Basic Way to Open the Guard (Kneeling)
15 - Basic Way to Open the Guard (Standing)
16 - Seesaw Method (Standing)
17 - Toe Lever Method (Kneeling)
Module 5: Skill Building Games No-Gi
18 - Introduction
19 - #1 Grip Negation
20 - #2 Just Stand-Up
21 - #3 Open the Guard
22 - #4 First to Score or Submit
23 - Outro
Bonus Module: 3 Submissions After the Guard Break
24 - Introduction
24 - Straight Ankle Lock
25 - Estima Lock
26 - Toe Hold
27 - Outro
FAQ
What is the duration of the course?
The duration of the course is flexible. It is designed to accommodate your schedule. You can learn at your own pace, whether that's a few hours a week or more intensive study. The course is always available for you.
What support is available during the course?
We offer full support during the course. You'll have access to a community of learners, regular Q&A sessions, and direct contact with the course instructors. We're here to help you succeed.
Do I need any prior knowledge before starting the course?
No, you do not need any prior knowledge before starting the course. Our course is designed to take you from beginner to expert. Each module builds on the previous one, ensuring a smooth learning curve.
Course Content
Module 1: Closed Guard Concepts
00 - Course Introduction
01 - Avoiding the Closed Guard (Standing)
1a - Avoiding the Closed Guard (Standing)
02 - Avoiding the Closed Guard (Kneeling)
2a - Avoiding the Closed Guard (Kneeling)
03 - Attacker’s Goals in the Closed Guard
04 - Defender’s Goals in the Closed Guard
Module 2: Opening the Closed Guard in a Gi
05 - Basic Way to Open the Guard (Kneeling)
06 - Basic Way to Open the Guard (Standing)
07 - Seesaw Method (Standing)
08 - Toe Lever Method (Kneeling)
Module 3: Skill Building Games (Gi)
09 - Introduction
10 - Game #1 Grip Negation
11 - Game #2 Just Stand Up
12 - Game #3 Open the Guard
13 - Game #4 First to Score or Submit
Module 4: Opening the Closed Guard No-Gi
14 - Introduction
15 - Basic Way to Open the Guard (Kneeling)
16 - Basic Way to Open the Guard (Standing)
17 - Seesaw Method (Standing)
18 - Toe Lever Method (Kneeling)
Module 5: Skill Building Games No-Gi
19 - Introduction
20 - #1 Grip Negation
21 - #2 Just Stand-Up
22 - #3 Open the Guard
23 - #4 First to Score or Submit
24 - Outro
Bonus Module: 3 Submissions After the Guard Break
25 - Introduction
26 - Straight Ankle Lock
27 - Estima Lock
28 - Toe Hold
29 - Outro
FAQ
What is the duration of the course?
The duration of the course is flexible. It is designed to accommodate your schedule. You can learn at your own pace, whether that's a few hours a week or more intensive study. The course is always available for you.
What support is available during the course?
We offer full support during the course. You'll have access to a community of learners, regular Q&A sessions, and direct contact with the course instructors. We're here to help you succeed.
Do I need any prior knowledge before starting the course?
No, you do not need any prior knowledge before starting the course. Our course is designed to take you from beginner to expert. Each module builds on the previous one, ensuring a smooth learning curve.
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