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Knee Pinch

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Also called: knee pinch together, knee squeeze, pinch knees, pinching knees, strong knee pinch

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1 gi · 2 no-gi

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Empty Half GuardWhen: pinching knees maintains empty half guard
Trend LockWhen: pinch knees and bring heels to butt
Armbar From MountWhen: pinched knees prevent hand escape
Outside Heel HookWhen: strong knee pinch makes it hard to roll or escape

Knee Pinch

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