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Reverse Half Guard

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Also called: octopus half guard, reverse half

5videos

5channels

1 gi · 1 no-gi

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Side TriangleWhen: attacking with arms when legs blocked
Darce ChokeWhen: moving to darce from reverse half
Back TakeWhen: stepping over and taking the back
Back MountWhen: back roll with butterfly hook

Reached from

TruckWhen: escaping truck into reverse half
Half GuardWhen: opponent flips to reverse position
Deep Half GuardWhen: opponent stands up, bottom player stands and turns

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