Leg Bundle Closed Guard Recovery

Understanding the transition from half guard to closed guard is crucial when facing an opponent with strong top defense or wrestling skills. If you find yourself in half guard with an underhook and deep control but are unable to execute a sweep due to your opponent's solid defense, consider switching strategies to regain a more dominant guard position.

1. Recognize when half guard isn't advantageous, particularly if you're getting smashed, crossfaced, or feel stuck.
2. Use the underhook and deep control to create an opportunity to transition back to closed guard.
3. Abandon sweep attempts and instead focus on climbing up your opponent to re-establish closed guard.
4. From half guard, swing your leg over to transition smoothly back to closed guard when necessary.
5. Conversely, from closed guard, you can connect back to half guard techniques, especially when you can achieve double underhooks and keep your opponent's elbows high.
6. Encourage your opponent to come off their knees, allowing you to bicycle your thighs and bundle their hips and legs together to facilitate the transition.

This approach allows you to adapt to the dynamic nature of grappling and switch to a guard position where you have more control and can effectively manage an opponent with strong defensive skills.