Butterfly Guard

Butterfly Guard – Grappling Technique

These videos provide details on how to do the Butterfly Guard. This grappling technique is used in grappling martial arts such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts.

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Instructions For The Butterfly Guard

Common Mistakes With The Butterfly Guard

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