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Quarter Guard
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Also called: quarter guard
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6channels
1 gi · 4 no-gi
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1Reached from
6- Half GuardWhen: free your knee and bring it to near side hip
- MountWhen: opponent defensive reaction to position
- Side ControlWhen: opponent's leg traps your leg
- Front HeadlockWhen: transitioning from front headlock to quarter guard control
- Knee Cut PassWhen: if foot extends too much
- Side ControlWhen: counter to leg trap
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