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Hand Placement

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Also called: fist on ground, hand on ground, hand position, hands down to mat, locking hand in place, outside elbows

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3 gi · 5 no-gi

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Chest PressureWhen: push with chest instead of reaching with hands

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High Risk GuillotineWhen: securing the lock with proper placement
Darce ChokeWhen: hand must be high on shoulder
Over Under PassWhen: positioning both hands low to execute pass

Hand Placement

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