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Knee shield (Z-guard) frame

Also called Knee shield half guard

ControlFundamentalGi and no-gi

Key details

  1. Get on your sideTurn onto your hip, never flat on your back.
  2. Knee across their chestYour top knee goes in front of their body.
  3. Shin as a frameUse your shin to keep them away from your chest.
  4. Control the far arm or collarHold the arm so they can't pass easily.