Glossary /// Canonical term

Williams Guard

Family Guard

Williams guard uses an overhook around the opponent's head (meathook grip) from half guard or butterfly base, controlling posture and opening arm…

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Ability level: Proficient

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  • Meathook guard Informal name referencing the arm-around-head overhook grip