The Knee Shield can be more than just a defensive guard, it can be your gateway to more aggressive guards as well. In MMA, the threat of strikes is going to force us to use more close guard orientations like coyote guard or octopus guard. The knee shield can be the bridge between those and our opponent has to choose which option they are going to allow.
Now we just need to have an understanding of playing both positions and the options we have to sweep or stand up.
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The Lat Grip Guillotine!
This is a powerful variation that allows you to finish with only one choking arm. Occasionally, putting both hands into the grip creates more space and makes it tougher to keep your seal on your opponent. This gripping variation closes down all the space and adds extra pressure in your finishing sequence. This grip is powerful enough that you can finish even as your opponent jumps to side control.
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Let's talk Body Punching
Attacking the body in every phase of the fight is so important. Here are three ways to get to the body
1️⃣ - Body Jabs
2️⃣ - Shovel Hooks
3️⃣ - Rear Hand Counters
Study up and give them a try or come through to Dutch Kickboxing next week and we will work all of these again.
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