Handfighting: Knuckle and Palm Tracking

Winning the handfight is crucial for establishing an offensive guard position such as the K Guard. The focus is on two main concepts: knuckle tracking and palm control.

1. Knuckle tracking involves resting the palms on the opponent's knuckles without gripping hard. This technique is used to prevent the opponent from circling their hands to the outside, thereby denying them the ability to establish grips.
2. When the opponent hides their knuckles, the goal shifts to controlling the inside of their palms. This is done to prevent the opponent from obtaining strong grips and to keep them from grabbing the practitioner's hands, hips, or feet.
3. The objective is to force the opponent to extend or reach across their body, which creates opportunities for the practitioner to establish their own grips, whether it's by the opponent crossing the center line or overextending.
4. Depending on the opponent's hand positioning, the practitioner will either control the knuckles if they are exposed or control the palms if the knuckles are hidden.
5. By controlling these key areas, the practitioner can deny grips and set up their own, leading to potential two-on-one situations and further offensive opportunities from the guard.

Overall, the emphasis is on staying ahead in the handfight to maintain offensive control from the bottom position.