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Guard Retention — Shin Hook Recovery

An alternative recovery when the forward shrimp is blocked by heavy pressure. Uses the outside leg to hook the opponent's shin, pulling the hips back to center without exposing the elbow-knee space.

youtube·2:283:38·JonThomasBJJ

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  1. 1Keep the elbow-to-knee connection tight on the compromised side.2:35
  2. 2Slide the outside leg underneath the opponent's shin.2:41
  3. 3Pull back to re-center the hips.2:45
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