Closed Guard Recovery from Cross-Face
Recover closed guard from the worst-case scenario of a cross-face and underhook by posting, hooking the hamstring, and lifting the opponent.
3 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Post your right hand on the mat and grip the outside of the opponent's far foot with your left hand.6:35
- 2Insert your left foot under the opponent's inside leg to hook their hamstring.7:08
- 3Place your right foot on the mat, lift the opponent's leg with your right elbow pushing through the floor, and wrap them into closed guard.7:44
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