Green Zone
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Also called: behind the arms, dominant position, live inside the green zone
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Guard Retention: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
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Keep your guard when the pressure comes.
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- Build movement around frames and hip escapes
- Recognize and respond to passing threats
- Connect your defensive movements
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