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Ball of Yarn

half guardModern Defensive Guard

guard · supine guard · half guard

One person on their side on the ground with another person attempting to progress past their legs. Bottom player is blocking top player's progress using their top knee, arms, and hands.

TOP PLAYER

POSITION

On your knees with your partner's bottom leg between yours and your chest pressing against the knee of their top leg. Their hands should be connected to your body in any configuration they want.

OBJECTIVE

Achieve chest to chest contact.

CONSTRAINTS

You can alleviate pressure to manipulate the frame, but cannot flee the engagement.

WIN CONDITION

The knee shield is no longer between you and your partner.

BOTTOM PLAYER

POSITION

On one side with your bottom leg inside your partner's knees, your top knee should be touching their upperbody, and your hands/arms should be touching their body in any configuration you'd like.

OBJECTIVE

Prevent your partner from achieving chest to chest contact using your legs and hands. Allow them to touch the ground as little as possible.

CONSTRAINTS

None

WIN CONDITION

Lift your partner completely off the ground.