Classic Arm Drag from Guard
Use this when you have grips and want to expose the opponent's back from seated or butterfly guard. It works by dragging their elbow across your centerline, creating an angle that opens up back takes, sweeps, and submissions. The mechanism relies on connecting to their weight and using your hip movement to redirect them past you.
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