Leg Entanglements

September’s theme was leg entanglements. For those of us steeped in “regular” BJJ, all the new positions and movements can be baffling, but the rewards are amazing. Your guard passing improves because you can threaten leg locks at the same time you are passing. Your submission threats increase because you’ve suddenly got two more limbs to threaten.

It is – however – a ton of work. Like everything in martial arts, if you want to make techniques and concepts function, you’ve got to punch the clock. Try the new moves and positions when you roll. Force yourself away from your old game and don’t sweat it, you’ll come out the other end a better player.

Next month’s theme: side control.