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I found this interesting.
I tell my beginner students to try to score twice before diving on a submission.
These data seem to support that strategy.
What do you think?
From grappleflows
This is a very useful concept.
I first learned this idea of hiding your hand inside from watching Rafael Lovato Jr.
It protects your arm from submission attempts as explained in the video.
It also can make it more difficult for your opponent to attack your neck.
When I get caught in Side-Control with my hand on the outside, I first de-stabilize my opponent and move my hand to the inside.
Then I move to escape.
Hereโs one of the coolest techniques Iโve ever learned from my master, Fabio Gurgel. This side control escape is simple, effective, and perfect for anyone looking to improve their bottom game.
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Great take and great sportsmanship here by Moicano.
Renato Moicano recalls being completely caught off guard by Dan Miragliotta's decision to stand him up:
โI was thinking, 'What the f*** is going on?' I was shocked. I was surprised, but then I thought, ok, focus on the fight. Don't let this distract you.
I think it's fair to say [it affected me]. But I don't have anything to complain about Tom Nolan. He did nothing wrong. He beat me fair and square. It's not his fault the referee made a mistake.
He took advantage of the opportunity. He was the better striker on the night.
Imagine if the referee kept the position. Even though I wasn't hurting him, I was trying to finish him. I was trying to advance.
I would have spent the whole second round on his back, and I would have won the round.
Instead, when he broke up the fight, I got caught, lost the round, and went into the third round hurt and frustrated.
I think it was a bad mistake by the referee, but I cannot take credit away from Tom Nolan. He's good, and that's not his problem.โ
I have always appreciated and emulated Marcelo Garcia's game.
And he seems like possibly the nicest person in BJJ.
Box Breathing
The simplest and fastest way to deal with pre-competition anxiety is with Box Breathing.
The simple way to do this is to:
1. Inhale for four seconds
2. Hold for four seconds
3. Exhale for four seconds
4. Hold for four seconds.
5. Repeat
I find it even more effective to make your exhale longer than your inhale. I prefer to inhale through my nose and exhale through my mouth.
When I exhale through my mouth, I can purse my lips to control the exhale better.
When you exhale for longer than you inhale, your heart rate will lower, and your breathing will slow.
When your physiology changes like this, it is difficult for you to feel anxiety.
Itโs okay to feel a little nervous before competing. But if your nervousness starts feeling too strong, try Box Breathing.
This idea is useful in a variety of grappling situations.
When you make your opponent post on their hand, two things happen:
1. For a moment, they can't grip you with that hand,
2. They carry weight on that hand, making the rest of them lighter.
Both of these effects make it easier for you to improve your position.
This is a great attack - especially if you have long legs.
Beginners: make sure you cross your right leg on top of your left (as shown in this video).
At times, I have seen beginners cross their feet the other way. This causes a loss of downward pressure on your opponent's head and shoulders.
Lock the shoulder, take the arm.
Staying heavy with your legs forces your opponent to carry your weight. Keeping your leg heavy on the back of their head greatly reduces their chances of posturing up.
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What do you think of this stand up from Back Control?
I don't remember this ever happening in the UFC.
This is interesting.
Does almost getting there tire you out because:
1. you stop managing your energy and just dump it all to get to the finish?
2. The disappointment of not getting there causes you to feel that you CAN'T finish because you already gave your all?
If your nervous system doesn't believe you can achieve the goal, it won't let you access all of your effort.
What do you think?
William Tackett executed an amazing back take last night at UFC BJJ.
Here's my old man version of a back take. No mobility required.
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This can be effective because many athletes are unfamiliar with the High Ground position.
The novelty effect causes them to fall into the trap.
Do BJJ Strangles Make Your Brain Healthier?
I think it's more likely the overall athletic and fitness experience.
What do you think?