In this video, we look at a potential entry to the Saddle position using the Sumi Gaeshi - note that there is a real risk of injuring your knee if you do not properly invert into this entry, as excessive pressure from your opponent’s hips on your lower leg will stress and possibly damage your LCL as you attempt to manoeuvre your leg into the Saddle position.
Up Next in Sumi Gaeshi Series - Summer 2023
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Sumi Gaeshi Series - Wrestle Up
In this video, we look at a potential option to wrestle up making use of the Sumi Gaeshi hook and arm frames in order to create space, allowing us to get back to our feet and potentially go on the offensive straight away.
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Sumi Gaeshi Series - Butterfly Sweep
In this video, we look at potential butterfly sweep options that are available to us if we're capable of making space using our Sumi Gaeshi hook and arm frame, preventing our partner from flattening us.
