Knee-in-Belly Escape via Heel Control
Use this when the opponent fights the knee-in-belly pressure. Control their heel, extend your leg to guide their limb, and slide off the side to recover.
3 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Grab the opponent's heel and straighten the same-side leg.0:38
- 2Keep your hand and knee positioned to hold the opponent above you.0:43
- 3Push the opponent's leg between your legs and slide off to the side.1:00
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