Beginner Essentials - Gift Wrap Back Take
Mount • 8m 28s
Starting in the mounted position Matt Darcy explains the transition to the knee pillow position when the partner turns to their side. From here he blocks the elbow with his chest so they cannot turn back to their back. He then gains wrist control, pulling the arm around their head. Rotating from one hip to the other he takes the back.
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