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The top player in a white gi lies chest-down across the head of the bottom player in a black gi, heads pointing opposite ways, gripping under the arm, in north-south.

North-South

You pass through it when switching sides or when they turn in. Held well it is hard to escape, and it feeds the north-south choke, kimuras and armbars.

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Also called north south, 69 position, kami shiho gatame, north-south position, head to head pin.

North-South Top

Stay heavy on the chest, control the arms and attack.

North-South Bottom

Protect the arms, frame, and turn or spin out.

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