Technique

How To Stay Safe When Training Submissions

There are two things that are more likely to cause injury than anything else in Jiu Jitsu and you’re actually in control of both them.

The first one is very simple it’s falling weight. Falling weight happens during takedowns, passing, pulling guard, or simply tripping over another group. Anytime that you’re falling on your partner or other people are falling you, you risk getting injured.

The second one is when you’re in a submissions, particularly when you don’t treat them with respect. That’s pretty obvious as submissions are designed to cause injury when applied at full force.

However, there is a simple way you can prevent most injuries during submissions. In this video, BJJ Black Belt, Tom Barlow how to train and apply submissions safely.

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How To Analyse BJJ Competition Footage

Watch BJJ matches can be an incredibly valuable tool in developing your BJJ. In competition, you get to see what works (and what doesn’t) under the realist of situations.

But how do you go about analysing a BJJ match and learning from BJJ competition footage? In this video, BJJ Black Belt, Tom Barlow shares the process he uses to break down and analysing BJJ matches.

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Lateral Drop From 2 On 1

I don’t know what it is about BJJ players, but they love jumping on your neck and try to guillotine you.

It’s no difference in the 2 on 1 grip AKA the Russian Tie. The cool thing is that if they decide to attack your neck, you can punish them with the Lateral drop.

It’s super easy to set up and finish, and if you get really good at it, you can even bate your partner to attack your neck.

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The Theory Of Progressive Resistance

A couple of days ago, I saw a post that essentially said, “I never train with white belts because I don’t get any value from them..”

Personally, I think this is nuts! White belts can be some of the most useful training partners when you’re learning a new skill.

Before you start thinking I’ve been choked too many times and lost my marbles, watch the video below, and it’ll all become clear…

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Triangles Suck

Let’s be honest, getting caught in a triangle sucks. Apart from the obvious risk of being choked, you also have to worry about arm bars and wrist locks all while your head is being squashed.

The best way to avoid a triangle is to maintain good posture and be aware of where your arms are at all times. If one arm is between your opponents legs and your head is down you’re in danger.

But what should you do if you do get caught in a triangle?

I’m glad you asked. A while ago, I filmed an instructional for the warrior collective that shows the 5 levels triangle escape.

The series starts with a reactive escape when the triangle still loose and progresses through to your last ditch escape against a fully locked triangle.

I’m not going to guarantee you’ll never get triangled again but learning these defences will definitely improve your chance of escape. Check them out below.

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