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Also called: arm control, controlling hands, defensive hand position, getting past hands, grip defense, grip exchange
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16 gi · 20 no-gi
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Handfighting for BJJ by Jake Herbert
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- Build control through ties
- Use head position in the exchange
- Manage distance while hand fighting
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7- Front Headlockno-giWhen: high-low fake snap knee tap leads to front headlock
- X GuardWhen: scoop hips and foot on biceps
- Arm DragWhen: from hand fighting position execute arm drag when inside position is established
- Body LockWhen: dig underhook to get double lock around body
- SprawlWhen: hand fighting fatigues opponent into shooting
- UnderhookWhen: establish underhook after hand fighting
Leads into
7- Posture BreakWhen: maintaining grip advantage
- Double Leg TakedownWhen: gaining arm control to set up takedown
- Single Leg TakedownWhen: creating opening through hand control
- Snap DownWhen: clear collar ties
- Under HookWhen: hand fighting position for takedown
- Front Headlock PositionWhen: when establishing control over opponent's arms
This counters
4Built on
8- Grip ControlWhen: technique builds grip positioning skill
- Snap DownWhen: setting up snap
- Off BalanceWhen: hand control aids balance disruption
- Posture ControlWhen: hand fighting establishes posture and structure
- ConnectionWhen: hand fighting establishes body connection
- Guard Passing DefenseWhen: hand fight to establish grip before opening
Reached from
2This counters
1Variations
1Used by
15- Pendulum Sweep
- Wrestling UpWhen: hand fighting determines grip opportunities
- DragWhen: adapting grip based on opponent positioning
- Butterfly GuardWhen: hand fighting is fundamental to butterfly guard
- Rear Naked ChokeWhen: hand defense and grip fighting to prevent choke
- Body TriangleWhen: hand fighting while in body triangle
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