CLASS: Troubleshooting Rugby Pass (18-Jul-25)
Class Instructions
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10m
When doing the Rugby Pass, they have a higher chance at stopping the pass if they square their hips to the mat when you smash their knees together, or when they apply stiff arm to prevent progression to the chest to chest side control. This video shows you how to deal with those defenses and how to progress to the farside spinning armbar if you progress to the Knee Ride.
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