Neil Melanson explains the Wrestling/Grappling technique the Butt Drag. It is actually a very technical move.
Neil has an amazing capacity to mix all type of grappling techniques, like Catch Wrestling, BJJ, Wrestling and much more…
The “butt drag” or “oil check” is a legit move in wrestling. For those that don’t know, an “oil check” is when one stick their finger(s) in their opponent’s butt to gain a positional advantage.
It is very common in Wrestling.
The move is legal in BJJ (under IBJJF rules).
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