Hand Positioning
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Also called: beyonce grip, deep-hand-placement, directing hands to mat, elbow positioning, grip control, grip orientation
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- Use head position in the exchange
- Manage distance while hand fighting
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Used by
8- X GuardWhen: direct hands to mat to prevent grip fighting
- Sacrifice ThrowWhen: elbow on floor is essential for throw
- Anaconda ChokeWhen: securing the grip with proper hand placement
- Darce Choke
- Grip FightingWhen: moving forward and controlling grip
- Front GuillotineWhen: palm down then sliding palm up on neck