Positions & control · Gi & no-gi
Establish butterfly hooks
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Build a useful seated connection against a kneeling opponent.
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Seated guard · Playing guard
Training
WATCH VIDEO · 3 min section · 5:06–7:07
Opens the video at this section · No-gi demonstrationDistance butterfly guard (Lachlan Giles)
Lachlan Giles / Absolute MMA St Kilda - Melbourne
Setup & key ideas
Before you start
- The opponent is kneeling within reach and you can connect to their upper body.
Key ideas
- Pair the inside hooks with an upper-body connection.
- Keep a seated posture while establishing control.
Common pitfalls
- Leaning back before you have a connection that manages their movement.
Connections Reactions and next steps
Where this can lead
- Butterfly guard · Playing guard
The opponent kneels within range and you establish inside hooks.