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Gut Wrench

Ground Control / Point Scoring

Gut Wrench

  1. 01

    When the opponent is defending in a low prone position on the mat (Par Terre), straddle their legs from behind.

  2. 02

    Thread both arms tightly beneath their midsection, locking your hands together over their abdomen.

  3. 03

    Squeeze your forearms tightly against their abdominal muscles, pinning your chest against their side ribs.

  4. 04

    Drive off your toes, rolling over your shoulder while arching your back to lift and roll their torso over in mid-air.

  5. 05

    Expose their back to the mat 90 degrees or more to score exposure points, then reset to repeat.

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