Body Lock Position
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Also called: back control, bear-hug, body lock, body lock from turtle, bodylock, front body lock
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Feet To Floor: Volume 1 Fundamental Standing Skills by John Danaher
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Build your takedowns from the first grip.
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- Develop your stance and gi grip fighting
- Break grips and take control of the exchange
- Use off-balancing to create your entry
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