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Standing Techniques

Footwork & Entry
Pivoting on the toes & stepping deep inside opponents legs. "Economy of movement" - don't shuffle, but turn in quick & decisively

Forward Foot Trip/Block (sasae tsurikomi ashi)
Unbalancing using circular motion with collar/sleeve grip - pulling & lifting with the collar (and stepping away) and accelerating opponent into the turn by lifting their elbow with sleeve grip.

Combination to Outside Rear Trip (osoto gari) or Forward Body Drop (tai otoshi)
Depending on position of opponent & degree of unbalancing, either drive & step behind for the rear trip or turn back into the throw for the forward body drop

Ground Techniques

Keeping opponent from pinning you in guard. clearing the space & using knees & foot on hip

Controlling opponents arm & reversing using knee push sweep
- create space for them to fall into
- or timing the sweep as they attempt to pass

Switching to keylock using legs (omoplata)
- how to control your opponents hips to avoid the roll-out escape.
- how to flatten opponent to finish the lock
- using the roll-out to sweep & end in top control