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Overhook / clamp guard
2 videos for this move
1
Brian Glick
6:59 · Brian Glick
2
Jean Jacques Machado
3:53 · JeanJacquesMachado
Overhook
/ clamp guard
Also called
Overhook guard
Control
Intermediate
Gi and no-gi
Where this leads
Stay in Closed guard, bottom
Hold it, then pick your next move.
Key
details
1
Overhook one arm deep
Wrap their arm tight to your chest, your hand on their collar or lat.
2
Climb your guard high
Bring your knees up to their armpits so they can't posture.
3
Control the head
Your other hand cups their head or grips the collar.
4
Attack from here
Triangle, omoplata or armbar all come from the clamp.
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