CONTROL-GRIPTOP

Elbow Pinch

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Also called: elbow across face, elbows touch each other, pinch at the elbows, pinch elbow, pinch the elbows, pinch-elbow

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2 gi · 2 no-gi

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Side ControlWhen: controlling opponent with elbow pinch
Gable GripWhen: pinch elbow in and cut corner with knee

Elbow Pinch

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