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Guard Retention — Rolling Recovery

Used when the inside knee turn is blocked or missed. Rolls the body to the opposite side to escape the pass and reset guard or attack.

youtube·5:206:44·BJJ Fanatics

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  1. 1Frame against the opponent to create space as they push to pass.6:23
  2. 2Roll your body to the opposite side, placing your shoulder on the mat.6:28
  3. 3Recover guard, fish for the leg to half guard, or attack a submission like the armbar.6:34
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Guard Retention: How To Stop Your Guard From Getting Passed by Bernardo Faria
Guard Retention: How To Stop Your Guard From Getting Passed by Bernardo Faria
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