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Head Control
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Also called: control head, control of the head, covering-back-of-head, diaphragm positioning, digging head under, grab your head
37videos
21channels
14 gi · 13 no-gi
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The Mirroring Principle: Head Control Based Offense and Defense by Wim Deputter
8 volumes
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Study Head control in depth.
- Control the head through transitions
- Compare forward and backward control
- Apply the system standing and grounded
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19- Side ControlWhen: maintain shoulder pin
- Knee Cut PassWhen: head control is critical when passing half guard
- Triangle ChokegiWhen: pulling head to increase choke pressure
- Buggy ChokeWhen: trap head with hips to prevent escape
- Cross Face ControlWhen: keep head centered with cross-face hand
- Collar TieWhen: fundamental control position for head
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