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The Single Leg That Keeps Its Distance
Most people fail the single leg by getting closer. We built it on the opposite instinct — distance — the cross-side armpit finish and the grip that folds the knee.
Most people fail the single leg by getting closer. They catch the leg, hug it to their chest, and discover their opponent now has everything needed to survive: contact for balance, a shoulder to lean on, and a clear path to kick free.
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