CLASS: Principles of Using Stiff Arm to Escape Pass or Submission (8-Nov-24)
Class Instructions
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15m
You can use the Stiff Arm to escape the Double Under pass, Leg Weave pass, Knee Cut pass, and Over Under pass. You can even use it to escape an established side control This video shows you general principles of the structure of the ideal Stiff Arm frame so you can apply it to any pass attempt.
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