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Opposite Side Guard Recovery

After forcing a post with a side kick, switch to the opposite side to establish the knee-elbow connection. Use frames to clear the cross-face and shrimp to full guard.

youtube·3:094:28·Gordon Ryan

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  1. 1Establish the knee-elbow connection on the opposite side.3:11
  2. 2Take a backhand frame on your own head to clear the cross-face.3:27
  3. 3Shrimp your knees and hips inside to recover to open guard.3:38
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