CONTROL-GRIPTOP

Hip Lift

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Also called: hip drive, hip-squeeze, hips in air, lift-hip-to-ceiling, lifting, pick up hips

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5 gi · 4 no-gi

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Head ControlWhen: control head

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Triangle ChokeWhen: hip lift and squeeze to finish
K GuardWhen: extend body to lift hips off ground

Hip Lift

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Make your butterfly guard an attacking platform.

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