Americana Defense from Side Control
Uses cross-light frames or thumb posts to block the arm path depending on the opponent's weight distribution. Utilizes pendulum momentum to off-balance the opponent when weight is across the body.
4 steps
· save to drill into each- 1If opponent's weight is to your right, put up a cross-light frame.0:38
- 2Work your legs back in front to recover guard.0:42
- 3If weight is across your body, use a thumb post with the free hand.0:45
- 4Transition into a pendulum motion by swinging both legs out to the side.0:54
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