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Chapter 1 Half Butter y Passing Using Split

Squat
In this chapter, we will explore strategies for passing the Half Butter y Guard
using the Split Squat. We will cover different positions and scenarios to help
you navigate this situation effectively, ensuring that you maintain control
while avoiding potential leg locks.

When your partner plays a Butter y Half Guard on you, it is crucial to force
them into a Split Squat
position. However, you must be
careful not to slide into the
Split Squat, as this may lead to
leg lock territory. To avoid this,
keep your shoelaces behind
your partner's hamstring. There
are three primary positions we
can play from here:

Getting an Underhook and Cross-Face for full upper body inside position.

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Reaching over your partner's head when an Underhook is unattainable.

Hiking the leg and passing around your partner's guard when they have a
Cross-Shoulder Post.

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**Underhook and Cross-Face**

When you can get an Underhook and Cross-Face, it becomes possible to

crush your partner's leg down and
execute a variety of passes. First,
connect your right knee to your
partner's hip, step your left leg over
their knee, and slide your left knee
to their hip. This blocks their elbow
escape, allowing you to square your
hips and slide your knees into their
armpits.

To pass your partner's Butter y Half Guard from a Split Squat, pull their
bottom leg back to the center line,
making it easier to step your top leg
over their top leg. Then, open your
right knee and get a strong
connection between your left knee
and the pocket of their hip. This
makes their elbow escape dif cult
and allows you to bring your knees
up inside their elbows.

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**Passing When an Underhook is Unattainable**

If you cannot get an Underhook, lean

forward and expose your partner's
ankle to pummel behind their top leg.
Raise your hips up over theirs, drop
your knee down, and walk back
towards their hips. This method
effectively passes their Butter y Half
Guard from a Split Squat, even when
you don't have a Cross-Face and Underhook.

Summary

When passing the Half Butter y Guard using a Split Squat, it's important to
adapt your strategy based on the position you're in and the level of control
you have over your partner's upper body. Whether you can achieve a Cross-
Face and Underhook, reach over their head, or need to pass around their
guard, understanding these techniques will help you maintain control and
avoid potential leg locks.

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Chapter 2 Half Butter y Passing Using Split

Squat 2
Let’s continue exploring Half Butter y Guard passing using the Split Squat,
focusing on alternative options when the initial techniques are not feasible.
We will discuss how to maintain control over your partner and execute
passes when they are framing on your shoulders, grabbing a single leg, and
countering your movements.

When your partner is playing the Butter y Half Guard and framing on your
shoulders, you may need to modify your strategy for passing their guard. In
this chapter, we will focus on techniques that involve going over your
partner's head, dealing with situations where they grab a single leg, and
addressing their counters.

**Going Over Your Partner's Head**

From the Split-Squat position, if you are unable to get a Cross-Face and
Underhook, you can consider going over your partner's head. Reach over
your partner's head with your left hand, gripping the crown of their head.
This will give you control over the longest end of the lever of their spine,
making it dif cult for them to move away. Ensure that your right foot stays
inside of your partner's knee to maintain a safe and dominant position.

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To proceed with the pass, take

your left foot over your partner's
leg and underneath their ankle,
creating a hook. Move your hand
in front of their hips, lift your knee,
and place it on the opposite side
of their leg. Turn your shoulder
into your partner's hip, pushing
them at, and transitioning into
an easy pin.

**Dealing with Your Partner Grabbing a Single Leg**

In situations where your

partner starts turning into you
and grabbing a single leg, you
can counter this by reaching
around your body with your left
hand and catching your elbow
on the side of their body. This
will help you maintain control
as they attempt to maintain
their grip on your leg.

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Thread your hands through the space

between your leg and their head, lift
their head, and separate their hands.
Now, you have a Cross-Face, exposed
arm, and inside control on the opposite
side of your partner's body, giving you a
strong position to execute further
passes.

**Addressing Your Partner's Counters**

As you try to pass your partner's Butter y Half Guard, they may attempt to
counter your movements by adjusting their frames or changing their grip. It
is crucial to be aware of these adjustments and adapt your techniques
accordingly.

If your partner is successful in countering your initial pass attempts, use your
awareness of their movements to transition to alternative passing
techniques or even switch sides. Being able to adjust your passing strategies
based on your partner's reactions will make you a more versatile and
effective guard passer.

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Summary

When passing the Half Butter y Guard using a Split Squat, it is crucial to
adapt your techniques based on the speci c situation. Going over your
partner's head and controlling the crown offers a powerful option when they
are framing on your shoulders. Additionally, understanding how to counter
your partner's single leg attempt and address their counters can help you
maintain control and execute passes even when they try to regain the
advantage. By mastering these techniques, you will be better equipped to
deal with various scenarios and maintain control while passing your partner's
guard.

Chapter 3 Half Butterfly Passing Using Split

Squat 3
In this chapter, we will delve deeper into passing the Butter y Half Guard
using the Split Squat technique. We will explore methods to address the
challenges presented by Butter y Half Guard and techniques to counter
your partner's off-balancing abilities, as well as to deal with a Butter y Half
Guard without arm interference.

Butter y Half Guard is an interesting position because it not only keeps your
partner's legs safe but also offers them a powerful ability to off-balance you
even when their upper body is attened. With the increasing popularity of
leg locks in modern grappling, the Butter y Half Guard has become more
common as it provides safety for the feet and leg lock domination.

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**Dealing with Butter y Half Guard Without Arm Interference**

When your partner establishes a Butter y Half Guard without any arm
interference, you can start by
posting on their hip, lifting their
bottom leg, and pummeling
your leg back to the inside. This
allows you to return to the
original Split Squat or Half Guard
position. However, be aware that
your partner can reinsert a
Butter y Hook once you drop
back into Half Guard.

To prevent this, step up into a Split Squat position and avoid driving forward
into your partner, as this could expose you to leg lock attacks. Instead, open
up your left leg and bring your partner's foot across your body. Pummel your
left foot behind your partner's leg and switch your knees, placing you in a leg
drag position.

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**Securing the Leg Drag Position**

Once in the leg drag position, you can choose between two gripping
options: cupping your partner's leg or using a reverse V grip on their ankle.
The reverse V grip is particularly useful when your partner is trying to remove
your hand from their knee, as it prevents them from accessing your hand
and helps maintain control.

**Overcoming Shoulder Posts**

To ensure a successful pass, aim to bring your head over your partner's far
shoulder. Your partner may attempt to block you by posting on your
shoulders. To counter this, use inside bicep ties and open your elbows, which
will make it dif cult for them to maintain their posts.

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If your partner cross-posts your shoulder, open their elbow and turn your
head over their far shoulder to secure the position. Once you have
established control, you can proceed with Cross-Face and Underhook
techniques to complete your pass and establish a dominant top position.

Summary

Passing the Butter y Half Guard using the Split Squat requires careful
consideration of your partner's leg positioning and off-balancing abilities. By
understanding how to deal with a Butter y Half Guard without arm
interference, securing the leg drag position, and overcoming shoulder posts,
you can effectively pass your partner's guard and establish control. Keep
practicing these techniques to improve your guard passing skills and
become a more versatile grappler.

Chapter 4 Half Butterfly Pass

The Half Butter y Pass is a fundamental technique in Jiu-Jitsu used to pass
an opponent's half guard while dealing with their butter y hook. It is a
critical skill for any BJJ practitioner, as it combines elements of both the half
guard and the butter y guard, two common positions in grappling. In
Chapter 3, we introduced the basic concepts and techniques for executing
the Half Butter y Pass. In this chapter, we will build upon that foundation by
diving deeper into the intricacies of the pass, emphasizing upper body
control, the importance of the Butter y Hook, and various leg pummeling
techniques to create dilemmas for your opponent.

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Establishing Upper Body Control

Gaining upper body control is essential for successfully executing the Half
Butter y Pass. Achieve this by getting past your opponent's top leg and
securing an underhook and a
cross-face. Fight for the inside
position by using inside bicep
ties and reverse cross-faces, as
these will help you maintain
control over your opponent
and set the stage for a
successful pass.

The Importance of the

Butter y Hook

Incorporating a Butter y Hook is crucial for maintaining control and

preventing your opponent from off-balancing you. When you establish
upper body control, insert
your Butter y Hook by
blading your knee into
your partner's hip and
closing your other knee to
bring their heel into their
butt. This makes it dif cult
for your opponent to
elevate you and easier for
you to insert the Butter y
Hook.

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Leg Pummeling Techniques

Hip Switch Pass:

If your partner has a loose hook, you

can quickly execute the Hip Switch
Pass by raising your hips and turning
your hip down, allowing you to pass
your partner's legs. This move is a fast
and ef cient way to pass the
Butter y Half-Guard.

Top Pummel Pass:

When your partner has a sticky

hook, lean forward with high
elbows and place your head on
the oor. Pummel your shin on
top of your partner's shin, raise
your hips, and extend your leg to
pass their guard. The importance
of having a strong base and good
balance while performing this
technique cannot be overstated.

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Front Pummel Pass:

If your partner raises

their leg to counter
the Top Pummel Pass,
extend your hips up
and pummel in front of
their leg. Push their leg
down and proceed to
pass. This technique
requires excellent
timing and quick
thinking to be
effective.

Combining Techniques

Successfully passing your opponent's guard often requires combining

various techniques. By creating dilemmas for your opponent with different
leg pummeling strategies, you can increase your chances of executing a
successful pass. Chaining these techniques together can confuse and
frustrate your opponent, making it easier for you to pass their guard.

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Transitioning to Attacks

Once you've passed your opponent's guard, it's essential to transition to

attacking positions. Many of the passing techniques discussed in this
chapter will leave your opponent's limbs isolated and vulnerable to
submissions. Capitalize on this opportunity to submit your opponent or
improve your position even further.

Summary

Mastering the Half Butter y Pass is vital for any Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. By
establishing upper body control, inserting a Butter y Hook, and employing
various leg pummeling techniques, you can create dilemmas for your
opponent and increase your chances of successfully passing their guard.
Remember to transition smoothly to attacking positions once you have
passed their guard. By re ning your skills and integrating these expert tips,
you will become more pro cient at executing the Half Butter y Pass and
improve your overall BJJ game.

Chapter 5 Half Butterfly Pass 2

Introduction

In this chapter, we will explore an alternative option from the half butter y
guard position when having dif culty executing the traditional half butter y
pass. The half butter y guard presents a challenging situation for a BJJ
practitioner, as opponents can effectively use their butter y hook to defend
against passes. This chapter will demonstrate a technique for dealing with an
opponent's strong leg defense, focusing on proper upper body positioning
and sliding across to either side control or mount.

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A New Approach to the Half Butter y Pass

Dealing with strong leg defense:

At times, it can be challenging to pass your opponent's half butter y guard if

they are effectively using their legs to counter your top pummel, front
pummel, and short knee attempts. In this scenario, it's crucial to explore
alternative techniques to bypass their strong leg defense.

Establishing upper body position:

In this position, lean your head towards the oor with wide elbows, creating
stability and preventing your opponent from controlling your upper body.
Your focus should be on establishing a strong base and preventing your
opponent from manipulating your posture.

Going knee to knee:

Once you have secured your upper body position, bring your knee close to
your opponent's knee. This alignment allows you to drive across your
opponent's body, effectively taking their knee down to one side.

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With your opponent's knee pinned to the side, you now have two passing
options:

Side control: Take your foot off your opponent's butter y hook and circle
back towards their legs, landing in side control.

Mount: As your opponent attempts to open their legs back up

aggressively, capitalize on the movement to pass across into the mount
position. This will place you in a dominant position with your knees inside
their elbows, ready for subsequent attacks.

Summary

The alternative half butter y pass technique discussed in this chapter offers
a solution for dealing with a persistent opponent who defends well against
traditional passing attempts. By employing the knee-to-knee position and
exploring both side control and mount passing options, you can overcome
their strong leg defense and advance to a dominant position.

Chapter 6 Half Butterfly Pass 3

In this chapter, we will explore a third variation of the half butter y pass
when you are unable to establish an upper body inside position. This
technique focuses on hip switching and using reverse underhooks or
overhooks to bypass your opponent's defenses.

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The Hip Switch and Underhook Variation

Dealing with the inability to establish upper body position:

When you nd it dif cult to establish an upper body inside position on your
opponent due to their strong defenses, it's crucial to switch your approach.
Just as with the locked legs scenario, you will need to switch your hips to
create new passing opportunities.

Using a reverse underhook or overhook:

In this position, you can utilize a reverse underhook to go underneath your

opponent's arm or an
overhook to go over their
arm. In either case, sit
through to your left hip.
Ensure that your left knee
is connected to your
partner's bottom hip and
your right knee is closed
down towards their butt
to maintain balance and
prevent them from
elevating you.

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Passing Options

1. Scoop grip:

One option to pass from this

position is using a scoop grip on
your opponent's leg. If your
opponent has a loose hook, simply
backstep to pass. However, if they
have a sticky hook and actively
extend their leg as you attempt the
pass, you may nd yourself off
balance.

2. Reverse V grip:

A great alternative for dealing with a sticky hook is using a reverse V grip on
your opponent's ankle.
This grip provides
control over the long
end of the lever,
preventing your
opponent from
extending their leg and
following you as you
pass. Once you have
the reverse V grip,
switch back to a scoop
grip to complete the pass.

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3. Kimura grip:

If you sit through to an overhook

on your partner's arm, you can
transition to a Kimura grip. With
the Kimura grip in place, employ
the same scoop grip or reverse V
grip passing techniques as
previously mentioned. After
successfully passing your
opponent's leg, immediately
switch to a scoop grip.

Summary

This third variation of the half butter y pass offers a solution for situations
where establishing an upper body inside position is not possible. By
switching your hips and using a reverse underhook or overhook, you can
create new passing opportunities. Utilizing the scoop grip, reverse V grip,
and Kimura grip will allow you to overcome your opponent's defenses and
ultimately transition to dominant positions.

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Chapter 7 Half Butterfly Pass 4 off of

Opponent's Underhook
In this chapter, we will explore a fourth variation of the half butter y pass,
addressing situations where your opponent has an underhook. This
technique involves using a nearside underhook, switching your hips, and
controlling your opponent's leg to successfully pass their guard.

Dealing with the Underhook

Identifying the underhook threat:

In a butter y half-guard, your opponent can use both a butter y hook and
an underhook simultaneously.
When your opponent has an
underhook, they can shoot
underneath you and attempt to
enter Ashi Garami positions. To
counter this, you need to respond
effectively to the underhook
threat.

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Using a near side underhook:

When you see your opponent

attempting an underhook,
immediately establish a nearside
underhook by placing your hand
on their scapula and pulling them
at to the oor. At the same time,
switch your hips to prevent being
elevated over their shoulder.

Adjusting leg position:

In this position, your leg placement is different compared to when your back
is completely turned towards your
opponent. Instead, your knee should
be through and your thigh should
be next to your partner's butt, with
your head over their far shoulder and
knees pinched together. This makes
it dif cult for your opponent to
elevate you with their butter y
hook.

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Passing the Guard

Elbow and hand placement:

Bring your elbow inside your

partner's knee and your hand
inside their hip. This provides you
with the necessary leverage to
prevent your opponent from
elevating you and allows you to
walk across their body.

Stepping over your partner's leg:

Continue walking across your

partner's body until you can push
their knee down enough to step your
leg over. If you struggle with
dexterity, use your hand to push their
knee down and step your leg over.

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Establishing Mount:

When landing in side control, ensure that your knee is inside your partner's
elbow to prevent them from executing a knee-elbow escape. Keeping an
overhook on your partner's arm, or securing an underhook if possible, will
help maintain control.

Summary

This fourth variation of the half butter y pass teaches you how to deal with
an opponent's underhook while maintaining control and passing their
guard. By utilizing a nearside underhook, switching your hips, and
controlling your opponent's leg, you can successfully pass their butter y
half-guard and establish a dominant position.

Chapter 8 Half Butterfly Pass 5 Using

Guillotine
In this chapter, we'll explore a fth variation of the half butter y pass by
incorporating the use of an arm-in guillotine. This technique allows you to
capitalize on your opponent's underhook, create space for leg pummeling,
and transition into dominant positions or submission attempts.

Dealing with the Underhook

Applying the arm-in guillotine:

When your opponent establishes an

underhook from the butter y half-
guard, you can respond by locking in an
arm-in guillotine. This submission threat
may cause your opponent to react by
throwing their back to the oor, allowing
you to pass their top leg and establish a
dominant position.

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Passing the top leg:

Upon releasing the guillotine, drop

past your partner's top leg and
proceed with your normal passing
techniques. This strategy can be
effective against both butter y
half-guard and regular half-guard
when your opponent defends the
submission by throwing their back
to the oor.

Using the Guillotine to Pass

Inserting your own butter y hook:

When your opponent chooses to maintain their butter y hook and

underhook, apply the arm-in guillotine and pummel your left leg to establish
a butter y hook of your own. This will create an even inside position at the
lower body.

Falling to your hip and extending:

Fall to your hip and use your left leg

to extend your partner out, which
will create space for your right leg
to be inserted as a butter y hook.
This positioning prevents your
opponent from putting you square
on your back and allows you to
maintain control.

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Sweeping and nishing:

As your partner tries to move around or jump to the opposite side, use your
right leg to lift and take them
over. With your partner on the
oor, scissor your legs, post your
head, and step over into a
mounted guillotine. From here,
you can either nish the
submission or transition into a
dominant mount position.

Summary

This fth variation of the half butter y pass teaches you how to use an arm-
in guillotine to counter your opponent's underhook and create
opportunities for passing or submitting them. By applying the guillotine,
inserting your own butter y hook, and controlling your partner's
movements, you can effectively pass their butter y half-guard and establish
a dominant position or submission attempt.

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Chapter 9 Half Butterfly Pass 6 with Cross

Shoulder Post
In this chapter, we will cover a variation of the half butter y pass when your
partner is using a cross-shoulder post, preventing you from getting past
their guard. This technique allows you to safely control your partner's leg,
pummel behind their knee, and transition into a leg drag position.

Handling the Cross Shoulder Post

Lacing the hands:

When your partner has a butter y

hook in place and is framing on
your cross shoulder, lace your
hands through their legs. This will
allow you to bring your shoulder
onto their leg, crushing it down.

Stepping up and opening the leg:

With your partner's leg crushed, step your left leg up. Your partner may bring
their knee back up, but you can pull their foot to the outside of your hip,
creating an opening for your left foot to pummel behind their ankle.

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Pummeling and transitioning to leg drag:

Once you have pummeled

your left foot behind your
partner's ankle, replace
your foot with your knee
and drive into a leg drag
position. The key is to get
your head over your
partner's far shoulder,
opening up their arms and
establishing a good
passing position.

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Executing the Pass

Crushing the leg:

Begin by crushing your partner's

leg down with your laced hands.
You can also grab with a scoop if
desired. Use the opening
created by stepping your left leg
up to bring their leg outside your
hip.

Pummeling and inserting the knee:

With your partner's leg open, pummel your left foot behind their ankle, and
then insert your knee. This will bring you into the leg drag position.

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Overcoming the cross-shoulder post:

As your partner posts on your cross shoulder, lean forward and open your
elbow, allowing your head to move over their far shoulder. If they are posting
on both shoulders, punch
your hands outside the line
of their shoulders, creating
space to move past their
guard.

Summary

This half butter y pass

variation offers a safe and
effective way to deal with your partner's cross-shoulder post, allowing you to
control their leg and transition into a leg drag position. By lacing your hands,
stepping up, pummeling your leg, and overcoming their shoulder post, you
can successfully pass their guard and establish a dominant position.

Chapter 10 Half Butterfly Pass 7 with Cross

Shoulder Post
In this chapter, we explore various ways to pass the Half Butter y Guard
when your partner has a cross-shoulder post. The focus remains on getting
past their top leg and top arm, with techniques that provide a unique
approach compared to traditional passing methods.

Inserting Your Own Butter y Hook

When your partner establishes a cross-shoulder post, begin by inserting

your Butter y Hook. Lean your head over theirs, and insert the hook. Take
your left knee off the ground and step up with your right foot. Your right
hand should always be above your partner's shoulder line, while your left
hand alternates between posting above and below the shoulder line. This
approach contrasts traditional teachings, as it emphasizes heavy hand
posting and foot, knee, and hip pummeling.

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Passing Strategies Based on Your Partner's Hip Position

Inside Hip Position

Bridge and lean towards their far shoulder, which will make it easier to
perform a hip switch pass as they
extend towards you.

If you can't establish upper body

inside position, post your hand
inside their hip, pop up, and bump
their knee to connect your left
knee and left elbow. This creates
opportunities for various passes.

You can choose from a variety of

passes, such as the leg weave
pass, the scoop grip pass, or the
Torreando pass. Your partner's
reaction will determine which
pass is most suitable.

Outside Hip Position

If they don't react when you push into them, lean forward slightly to expose
their ankle. Pummel your right leg on top, and when they extend or move,
lift your left knee outside to pass.You can choose from different passing
options:

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Blade your right knee into their hip, step through, and pummel to a two-on-
one grip. Extend their legs to bring
their leg below the line of your hips
and pass.

Pummel shin-to-shin, turn your

right knee in to control their
Butter y Hook, backstep, and use
the scoop grip method to pass.

Use a two-on-one grip on their legs, either bringing your left knee outside
their knee and pinning their legs together, passing behind your partner, or
extending their legs and passing from a seated position.

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Summary

The techniques presented in this chapter provide a detailed and adaptable

set of strategies for passing the Half Butter y Guard based on your partner's
positioning and reactions. By emphasizing heavy hand posting and the use
of foot, knee, and hip pummeling, you can ef ciently pass the guard and
establish a dominant position. These methods challenge traditional
teachings and offer an alternative approach that has proven successful in
high-level grappling. By incorporating these techniques into your own
practice, you will expand your skillset and enhance your ability to navigate
the complex world of the Half Butter y Guard.

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