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Spider grips
2 videos for this move
1
Knight Jiu-Jitsu
4:41 · Knight Jiu-Jitsu
2
Rafael Lovato Jr
2:52 · BJJ Fanatics
Spider
grips (sleeves, feet on biceps)
Also called
Spider guard
Control
Intermediate
Gi only
Spider / Lasso
Where this leads
Stay in Open guard, bottom
Hold it, then pick your next move.
How they defend this
Breaking DLR / spider grips
Open guard, top · 2 videos
Key
details
1
Grip both sleeves
Fingers inside the sleeve ends, firm grip.
2
Feet on their biceps
Push with your feet, not your toes.
3
Keep your knees bent
Push and pull to keep them off balance.
4
Don't let them stand tall
If they stand, pull their arms in.
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