octopus guard
I started using the octopus moves shown in this video when people turned to face my legs in my halfguard. I didn’t really want to be there, but I needed some answer when the usual lockdown and underhook sequences were denied to me.
Craig Jones has some cheeky explanations of the reach around guard. He also takes a moment to remind you of the importance of rabbit season vs duck season:
Here’s a more complete take. He’s using some of the same moves as Jones, but explained in more detail. Burrito grip!
We played with the first techniques during class on Wednesday (2/28/24) but the baby bridge near the end might be the most interesting addition: