Underhooks & Overhooks From Closed Guard – Mason Fowler Review

Closed-guard control that forces triangles, kimuras, and back takes.

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The Bottom Line

You learn to trap posture with overhooks, then attack in layers. You will not get lapel feeding or collar sleeve micro-games. If you want clear closed-guard wins without fluff, this is dependable.

⚡️ Quick facts

Best for: Closed-guard hunters

Skip if: You avoid clamp control

Tech focus: Closed Guard, Overhook, Triangle, Kimura, Omoplata

Biggest takeaway: Clamp, break, finish.

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What You'll Learn

Mason’s four-volume blueprint shows how CTA-style posture breaks lead to triangles, kimuras, and back takes via overhook and shoulder-clamp control. You connect half guard entries to closed guard safely, then run modular attacks that punish any attempt to posture. It is a simple, mean game you can add tonight.

Primary Techniques You'll Drill

Closed Guard
Overhook
Shoulder Clamp
Triangle
Kimura
Butterfly Sweep
Omoplata
Maso Plata
Reverse Omoplata
Sit Up Sweep

Format & Level

Instructional style: System Based, Drill Heavy
Skill level: All Levels
Format: Both
Runtime: 1 hour and 54 minutes
Volumes: 4

Should You Buy It?

Wait for daily deal. I like how one clamp principle unlocks several finishes without switching grips constantly.

Why Mason Fowler?

Mason Fowler is a CTA black belt and ADCC Trials winner with big wins in SUG and IBJJF events. He is known for pressure passing and a mean top north-south, but here he shows his pragmatic closed-guard chains.