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Brazilian jiu-jitsu isn’t just about all that fancy stuff on the ground… You have to get there in the first place. And while many of you might prefer to go the easy route and pull guard – but, why?? – a better bet is to start the match off in a more dominant position.
But not all takedowns are created equal. And if you don’t have a strong wrestling and judo background – where you’ve honed your takedown and throw games over years of incessant, mind-numbing drills – you don’t have a collection of options to choose from for different scenarios and reactions from your opponent. For those of us who are amateurs – at best – on our feet, I highly encourage you focus on just 3-4 simple, high percentage takedowns.
So, where do you start? There are many, many takedowns out there… some are great for jiu-jitsu, and some might put you in a more compromising position. Never fear, here are a few “BJJ friendly” takedowns to add to your arsenal...
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, no matter how much of a submission hunter you may be – or want to be – the fact is: positional dominance is crucial. Yes, you might be able to throw a hail Mary submission and get it… but that’s going to be relatively rare. In our new Kingz blog series, we’ll be covering some of the more basic positions and techniques in the world of jiu-jitsu. Starting with the “mount.”
The mount is one of the most dominant positions in BJJ. If you’ve ever seen one of the “hierarchy of BJJ positions” charts, you’ll see that mount is right up there at the top, just underneath back control.
So, learning how to effectively control and attack from this position is fundamental to improving your overall jiu-jitsu game. In this blog post, we will cover the essentials of mastering the mount in BJJ, including key principles for controlling the position, how to transition into other positions, and a few common submissions.
Did you know that Santa is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt? It makes sense, right? For centuries, he’s been going around the world, entering millions of strange houses... in the middle of the night... when everyone is supposed to be asleep.
Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick needs to protect himself! And what better way than with jiu-jitsu?
So, what are some of his favorite techniques and submissions? Read on...
