Category Archives: grappling

Ending Triangles

The obvious triangle choke focused grappling class ensued today at the end of the triangle themed week.  Less obvious, perhaps were the other submissions that we went over that are related to the triangle. We went over three options that … Continue reading

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But I Don’t Want You to Do That

Here’s a vague rule of grappling for you: if you try to do something to your partner, they will try and stop you.  Here’s a more specific example:  if you push down hard on the back of your partner’s neck … Continue reading

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Bridge, Bridge

In both kids and adult class today we worked on our bridges.  Why bridge?  Because bridging is the grappling equivalent of putting your hips into a punch.  Sure, you can punch without your hips – sometimes it even makes sense … Continue reading

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We’re Here to Help

There’s nothing more satisfying that sharing something you enjoy with someone new.  Today in grappling class we had a couple of people trying things out for the first time.  Great stuff. Thanks to all who came in and participated in … Continue reading

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Standing in the Guard

We visited our perennial favorite position again today – the guard.  Why?  Because so often in sport grappling that’s where things end up… somebody ends up in guard. One interesting way to think about getting out of guard is to … Continue reading

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