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Guard

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A defensive position where one fighter has their legs around the opponent's waist from the bottom, allowing for control and various submission holds.

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Butterfly Guard

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A ground position where the fighter on the bottom has both feet hooked inside the opponent's thighs, allowing for sweeps and transitions.

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Armbar

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A submission technique where one fighter secures an opponent's arm between their legs, hyperextending the elbow joint to force a tap out.

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Take the Back

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A transition maneuver where a fighter moves from a less dominant position to take control of the opponent's back, setting up for rear-naked chokes or other submissions.

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Snap Down

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A stand-up technique where one fighter aggressively pulls the opponent's head down and forward, often to set up a takedown or transition to a dominant position.

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Leg Lock

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A submission that targets the opponent's lower limbs, applying pressure to the knee, ankle, or foot joint to force a submission.

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Triangle Choke

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A submission hold from the guard position where the legs are wrapped around the opponent's neck and one arm, cutting off blood flow to the brain.

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Guillotine Choke

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A chokehold applied from in front, encircling the opponent's neck with the arms and leveraging the body to apply pressure to the trachea.

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Takedown

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A technique used to bring an opponent to the ground, typically involving leg attacks, body locks, or trips, transitioning from standing to a ground fight.

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North-South Position

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A ground control position where one fighter is positioned over the head of a supine opponent, allowing for potential submission attempts.

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Standing Guard Pass

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A technique to overcome an opponent's guard position by standing up and using motion or pressure to break their leg grip, transitioning to a more dominant position.

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Full Mount

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A dominant ground position where one fighter sits on top of the opponent's chest, controlling them and enabling powerful strikes or submissions.

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Back Mount

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A dominant position where one fighter is on the opponent's back, often with hooks in, allowing for chokeholds and other submissions.

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Escape from Mount

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A defensive move used to get out from under an opponent's mount position, often involving bridging and trapping one of the top fighter's legs.

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Clinch

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A stand-up grappling position where fighters are close, using hand grips and upper body control to limit the opponent's movement and set up strikes or takedowns.

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Half Guard

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A ground position where one fighter is on their back, controlling one of the opponent's legs between their own, offering both defense and offensive moves.

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Side Control

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A ground position where one fighter is lying perpendicularly on top of the opponent with control over their upper body, which can lead to strikes or submissions.

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Sprawl

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A defensive technique against takedowns where the defending fighter uses their body weight to flatten out and prevent the opponent from getting control.

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Ground and Pound

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A fighting tactic from a dominant ground position where one fighter strikes the opponent with punches and elbows from above.

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Knee on Belly

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A ground position where one fighter places a knee on the opponent's midsection to maintain control and create striking opportunities.

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