Knee-on-Belly Side Switch
Switch sides from knee-on-belly while maintaining heavy chest pressure. The core mechanism is using the top leg to circle over the opponent's shoulder, allowing you to land on the opposite side without losing control or balance.
7 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Step your top leg near the opponent's shoulder while keeping weight on their chest.0:10
- 2Bring the knee down into the middle of the chest and pop the other knee up on the opposite side.0:15
- 3Place your hands away from your knees and post the hand onto the floor next to the opponent's hip.0:20
- 4Kick the top leg over the opponent's shoulder to sit towards their stomach.0:25
- 5Circle the leg that is over the shoulder and switch to the opposite side.0:30
- 6Repeat the sequence: step, turn, post, and kick the top leg over to land on the new side.0:37
- 7Stay tight on the partner's chest and ensure weight remains on them throughout the movement.0:43
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