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Base Building

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Also called: base, build base, building base, foot positioning, platform

5videos

4channels

1 gi · 2 no-gi

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Hand SeparationWhen: from solid base, peel opponent's hands

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Guard EscapeWhen: when creating an escape platform
Deep Half GuardWhen: establish elbow or knee base for sweeps

Base Building

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