CLASS: Smash Pass & Rugby Pass on Kneeshield Halfguard (14-Jul-25)
Class Instruction at VRJJ
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10m
When you bring the knees together on the opponent's Kneeshield Half Guard, you can either do the Smash Pass or the Rugby Pass. You can also bring the knees together on the opposite side of the knee shield to do the Smash Pass or the Rugby Pass.
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