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Old-school sweep defence: video by Lachlan Giles

Lachlan Giles14:031 / 2

Old-school sweep defenceStays here·Fundamental

Kneebar / leg-lock awareness: video by Nick Albin (Chewjitsu)

Nick Albin (Chewjitsu)6:311 / 2

Kneebar / leg-lock awarenessStays here·Intermediate

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