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Near-Side to Far-Side Cradle Transition

Transitions from a near-side cradle to a far-side cradle using 'bunching' (stepping over the top leg) to shift hips and gain superior control for striking or grappling.

youtube·2:004:00·BJJ Fanatics

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  1. 1Step your high leg over the opponent's top leg.2:16
  2. 2Switch hips and step back, bunching both legs.2:33
  3. 3Shuffle legs to place your shin on the opponent's bottom leg.3:03
  4. 4Release one arm, thread it under the opponent's leg and over their arm.3:20
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Using The Cradle To Smash BJJ Guys by Neil Melanson
Using The Cradle To Smash BJJ Guys by Neil Melanson
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