Taking the Back from Headquarters Position
A technique to take the back from the headquarters position using knee control and a seat belt grip.
7 steps
· save to drill into each- 1You pinch their right leg with your bottom legs1:38
- 2You grab their belt with your right hand1:55
- 3You roll forward, ensuring to control their knees2:04
- 4You stack their body to expose their upper body3:20
- 5You switch grips to reach their upper body3:56
- 6You adjust the angle and make chest-to-back contact4:35
- 7You establish a seat belt grip and insert the second hook4:55
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