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BJJ glossary

Posture

Keeping your spine straight and head up, especially inside someone’s guard.

Where it comes up

They posture up and you can’t break them down Closed guard · troubleshooting
They posture out Rubber guard · troubleshooting

More terms

Base Bridge Crossface Flow roll Frame Gi / no-gi Guard Hooks Knee line Oss Overhook (whizzer)Pass Positional sparring Pummel Roll Seatbelt Shrimp (hip escape)Sprawl Sweep Tap Underhook

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