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Hand Fighting from Butterfly
2 Part Technique - Mobility is a strong advantage the Butterfly Guard has over traditional Open Guards. If the opponent forces your back to the mat, you will lose it. The first line of defense is Hand Fighting to maintain the position. If the opponent grabs your ankle, be prepared to kick your legs away in a circular motion. If the opponent steps forward instead, post against his leading knee to create the space needed to work an offense.
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