Work Shop: Sit Up Guard Pt One
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I recently put on a workshop at Sunny Dojo covering some of my favorite techniques from the Sit Up position against opponents that are standing. The goal being to keep them in front of you while utilizing their responses as gateways into sweeps.
Sit Up Ankle Pick
Newest Tapped In Episode
Shin To Shin Ankle Pick
Sit Up Guard Lapel Sweep (Knee Cut Counter)
Lapel Sweep Against The Deep Knee Cut Attempt
Students Drilling Sit Through Ankle Pick
Students Drilling Lapel Sit Up Sweep
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David Figueroa-Martinez
Founder, DFM Coaching
Coach | Writer | Grappler
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