Shoulder Lock / Sweep from Closed Guard
A sweeping transition that uses figure-four leg control and hip pressure to off-balance the opponent or attack the shoulder.
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· save to drill into each- 1When he pulls the arm free and gets his foot to the floor, figure four on his arm and secure the wrist.3:38
- 2Scoop him out, pull his shoulder and hip toward your fourth finger, and sit up.3:42
- 3Uncross your legs, bring your foot back close to your hips, and drive your knee forward with hands on the floor.3:53
- 4Hug his figure-four legs, bring your foot backward across under his neck, and set your weight on his wrist.4:25
- 5Reach down, pick up your own leg, and make the shoulder lock.4:38
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