This is a position I find myself in a LOT. For me (blue belt level) I've found that getting the vice grip is easiest when you try to catch it at the tail end of them whipping up. I keep my whizzer strong so that they can't get to perfect double underhooks or, god forbid, slip into dogfight.
From bottom the mechanic sweep is your friend.
From bottom the mechanic sweep is your friend.
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