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DefenseFundamentalGiNo-Gi

Sprawl

The core answer to a leg attack: your legs fly back and your hips land on them, flattening the shot before it can finish.

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Key steps

  1. Start the moment they dive for your legs.
  2. Kick both feet out behind you, spread apart, and land on your toes.
  3. Let your hips fall heavily on their upper back and head.
  4. Use your hands to drive their head toward the mat.
  5. Once the shot stalls, spin to their side or snap them flat.

Key details

  • Sink the hips all the way; if they stay high, your legs are still in reach.
  • Stay up on your toes; dropping to your knees hands them something to hold.