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Old 07-11-2007, 08:23 AM   #11 (permalink)
tudor_bjj

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Originally Posted by Aesopian View Post

My problem with the half guard where you fight for the underhook and move to the back is that I really, really hate being crushed and I really, really, really hate being crossfaced. And I've never been able to play it without getting crushed and crossfaced, even if I succeed. That's why I've developed a half butterfly game and switch to butterfly and x-guard so much -- I want to get them the hell off me.
HG is my strongest position. I always use the knee to keep them away. Saulo shows this in one of his instr. When I set my posture I release it. Go as much under him as you can, from the first time.
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