Seated Wedge Pass
Use when seated guard is tight and you need to break posture quickly. Wedge the elbow to pry the leg, pin it down, and step over while keeping the base heavy to prevent immediate re-guarding.
6 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Block the wrist to the biceps and curl your fingers over the elbow.0:34
- 2Drop your head and posture low, then post a foot out to the side.0:38
- 3Place your hand on the hip and use your elbow to wedge and pry the leg.0:44
- 4Pin the leg down and scoop your arm underneath the opponent's head.0:49
- 5Maintain pin pressure, walk your foot up, and swing your body back.1:00
- 6Cradle the back or connect your hands, step open, and retract your leg last.1:10
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