Enterrada
Part of the course: Super Drags by Paul Schreiner

Part of the course: Super Drags by Paul Schreiner

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Defending against an over-under guard pass using same-side drags:
- Prevent the opponent's head from securing position and keep them from beating the knee line to maintain hip mobility and the ability to switch sides.
- Frame against the opponent as they enter the position and clamp with the knees to maintain contact and follow their movement.
- Use the framing hand to grab the opponent's armpit, keeping the elbow connected to the body to block their head positioning.
- If the opponent's head does get position, use the forearm to club and rub their face out to regain the defensive frame.
- Look to get the hip out to the side, using the foot on the floor for leverage if necessary, aiming to kick the leg and turn the hip over for a more powerful drag.
- As the opponent comes in, execute the drag, climb to get the knee out, potentially trapping their arm for back control or a crucifix position.
- If unable to get to the elbow on the far side due to the opponent's weight, bounce or project the hip to create torque and force the opponent to release their grip.
- After executing the drag, wedge the knee inside the opponent's thigh if possible.
- Post up, secure a seatbelt grip or move to a crucifix, and be ready to clean up any position that presents itself as a result of the drag.
- Be prepared for the possibility that the opponent's arm may not be trapped and adjust to secure the best position available.
- Understand that the move is kinetic, relying on timing to get the opponent out of the way and then capitalizing on the resulting position.
This technique, known as "Enterrada" or "burial" in Portuguese, focuses on burying the opponent's head into the mat as part of the defensive maneuver.