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I believe this is because the half guard is a very versatile position

controlling

Appointed as Aikido Yoshinkan instructor in 1987

He shows how to prevent an opponent from biting and how to control someones hands so he can ́t reach into his pocket to pull out weapons

Tinguinha teaches how to get to the back from the guard

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