Guard (grappling)
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title:
Guard (grappling)
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The guard is a ground grappling position in which one combatant has their back to the ground while attempting to control the other combatant using their legs. In pure grappling combat sports, the guard is considered an advantageous position, because the bottom combatant can attack with various joint locks and chokeholds, while the top combatant's priority is the transition into a more dominant position, a process known as passing the guard. In the sport of mixed martial arts, as well as hand-to-
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Position in grappling
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guard_(grappling)
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2023-01-15T11:17:39Z
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