Seated Entries: Baseball Bat 2 on 1
Part of the course: The K Guard Kodex by Jon Calestine

Part of the course: The K Guard Kodex by Jon Calestine

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Establishing the K guard begins with proper grip acquisition and pulling into the guard at an angle using those grips. The baseball bat grip, two on one, is essential for this technique. It's crucial to reinforce the grip by crossing the thumbs and resting the fingers over each other to prevent the opponent from stripping the grip easily.
- When the opponent attempts to push or clear a collar tie, establish the baseball bat grip, ensuring the inside hand is first if possible.
- Reinforce the grip by crossing the thumbs and resting the fingers over each other.
- Avoid pulling straight back into K guard; instead, pull at an angle as the opponent pulls their elbow to their body.
- Allow the opponent's motion to assist in pulling you into the guard, ensuring you fall at an angle closer to them.
- Once in position, establish a strong K guard with the elbow inside the knee and an active hook, ready to work from there.
This method leverages the opponent's reaction to establish a strong K guard position effectively.