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Also called: armpit defense, bottom pocket, dip out, ear-to-chest, ear-to-ear, forehead
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3 gi · 5 no-gi
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The Mirroring Principle: Head Control Based Offense and Defense by Wim Deputter
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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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7- Guard PassWhen: keep head in middle of chest for control
- Double Leg Takedownno-giWhen: prevent guillotine from double leg
- Guillotine DefenseWhen: head placement determines guillotine success
- UnderhookWhen: proper head placement prevents attacks
- Mount EscapeWhen: keep head glued to floor to prevent cross-face
- Loop ChokeWhen: determines finish direction and angle
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