Standing vs Entangled Guard

Also known as

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• Stacking defence against ashi emphasises the stack as the primary mechanic
• Standing 50/50 counter when the specific entanglement is 50/50 and the passer is still on their feet
• Standing leg lock defence general term covering the defensive posture
• Vertical ashi defence descriptive — opposite of ground-level ashi defence