New Understanding: The Importance of Back Attacks
NoGi BJJ: Intro to back attacks by Corey Guitard
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1m 38s
In grappling sports, there is no better position than back control. When you’re behind your opponent, you’re able to maintain control, stay safe, and wage your own attacks while your opponent can really only focus on defending and trying to escape.
This course will teach you how to punish your opponents for giving you even the slightest bit of back exposure.
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Strong and Weak Sides Explained
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Switching from Strong Side to Weak Side
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