CONCEPTTOP

Upper Body Control

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Also called: bringing upper body close, climb to upper body, cranial shift, upper body grip, upper body separation

10videos

9channels

2 gi · 5 no-gi

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Countered by

Underhook DefenseWhen: opponent gets underhook from inside position

Used by

Half GuardWhen: control head and elbows to pin shoulders
De la RivaWhen: upper body must stay close to lower body
Body Lock PositionWhen: prioritize upper body for control post-takedown
Back DefenseWhen: separating upper body creates motion to turn
OmoplataWhen: success depends on upper body control of opponent

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