Seminar: Kiss of the Dragon

Part of the course: Cold Blooded Half Guard By Mason Fowler

Seminar: Kiss of the Dragon
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Mason Fowler
Mason Fowler

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Defending against a knee cut pass, transition to the Kiss of the Dragon:
  1. Avoid attempting an underhook when the opponent is knee cutting, as it can lead to a three-quarter mount.
  2. Use a foot on the opponent's hip to create space, employing a knee shield and hands if necessary.
  3. Attempt to grab the opponent's heel. If out of reach, use a scissoring motion with the legs to bring the heel closer.
  4. Lift the hips and pull the opponent's leg to secure a deep grip under the heel, ideally under the elbow.
  5. Instead of a large swinging motion to invert, use a hook on the opponent's leg to pull and invert tightly, minimizing the risk of a kneebar.
  6. Frame behind the opponent's knee with the opposite hand in front of their leg to prevent them from spinning or stepping over.
  7. Use the knee to push the opponent away, creating space to insert the other hook.
  8. With both hooks in place, open up to have one hook on each of the opponent's legs.
  9. Let go of the foot, grab the hip, and use a kicking motion to sit up while sliding the other hand up to maintain connection.
  10. Position the elbow over the knee to secure the position, kick out the opponent's leg, and transition to taking the back with a seatbelt grip and hooks.

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