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Mauricio Gomes
8:06 · Mauricio Gomes BJJ
Stopping
guard recovery (hip control)
Defence
Fundamental
Gi and no-gi
Where this leads
Stay in Side control, top
Hold it, then pick your next move.
What this stops
Shrimp to guard recovery
Side control, bottom · 4 videos
Bridge and shrimp to half guard
Side control, bottom · 3 videos
Key
details
1
Block their near hip
Put your knee or hand against their hip.
2
Stay heavy on their chest
Don't let them create space.
3
Follow their shrimp
Move your hips with them.
4
Switch to knee on belly if needed
Pin them if they keep escaping.
Practise with a partner under a qualified coach, and tap early.
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