Hi Team,
One of the strongest positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t built around flashy submissions—it’s built around control.
Over the past several months, Professor Richie Quan has been developing an extensive 18-week Closed Guard Curriculum for the QuanWessels Infinity platform.
Today we’re releasing one lesson from that curriculum completely free.
This week’s lesson:
Side Scissor Guard – Week 4, Episode 1
In this video you’ll learn how to:
• Enter the Side Scissor Guard correctly
• Retain the position against resistance
• Create a strong platform for future attacks
Later lessons in the curriculum expand this position into:
- High-percentage sweeps
- Submission chains
- Back takes
- Advanced transitions
- Competition strategies
Whether you’re new to Closed Guard or looking to refine your game, this structured curriculum gives you a clear pathway to improvement.
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Master the Side Scissor Guard: A Free Lesson from Richie Quan’s 18-Week Closed Guard Curriculum
The Closed Guard remains one of the most powerful positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Yet many practitioners struggle to keep opponents trapped long enough to launch meaningful attacks. Too often, opponents posture, stand, or break the guard before the fight has really begun.
That’s exactly why Professor Richie Quan has spent months developing a comprehensive 18-week Closed Guard Curriculum for the QuanWessels Infinity platform.
Rather than teaching isolated techniques, the curriculum is designed as a complete system, where every lesson builds upon the last.
This Week’s Free Lesson
We’re excited to release Week 4, Video 1, introducing one of the key positions within the system: the Side Scissor Guard.
In this lesson, Coach Quan explains:
- How to enter the Side Scissor Guard efficiently
- Proper body positioning and leg placement
- How to maintain control against resisting opponents
- Why this position creates superior attacking opportunities
The Side Scissor Guard is much more than a way to hold your opponent in place. It serves as the launching point for numerous offensive attacks.
As the curriculum progresses, students learn how to convert this position into:
- High-percentage sweeps
- Powerful submissions
- Seamless back takes
- Positional transitions
- Advanced attacking sequences
Why Learn Through a Structured Curriculum?
Many grapplers collect random techniques from social media, but struggle to connect them into a cohesive game.
The QuanWessels Infinity curriculum is different.
Every lesson has been designed to build logically upon previous concepts, helping students understand not only what to do, but why each technique works and when to apply it.
Whether you’re preparing for competition or simply looking to improve your understanding of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a structured learning path accelerates long-term progress.
Watch the Free Lesson
Experience the teaching style and depth of the curriculum by watching this free Side Scissor Guard lesson on our YouTube channel.
Continue Your Journey
The complete 18-week Closed Guard Curriculum is available exclusively on QuanWessels Infinity, alongside an expanding library of structured courses covering takedowns, guard passing, submissions, wrestling, and more.
If you’re serious about developing a dangerous, intelligent Closed Guard, this curriculum provides a proven roadmap from fundamentals to advanced application.
Start learning today and join QuanWessels Infinity.