Category Archives: grappling

Last week in grappling class, we looked at head and arm position.  This week with grappling class, we looked some more at head and arm position.  Why do the same work two weeks in a row?  Because there are always … Continue reading →

Got a good question about head and arm position today in grappling class.  I didn’t immediately have a great answer, so we spent most of the class playing in the position and seeing what we could discover. We worked two … Continue reading →

Sometimes I come to class with a specific plan.  Sometimes I come with a general idea.  Sometimes I come empty handed.  Today was an empty hand day. What does that mean, for the teacher to be empty handed?  Well, it … Continue reading →

Seems like we go over the arm triangle at least once a month during grappling class.  Why?  Because we’re starting to get good at it.  Students are starting to see it from different positions – they are sinking it deeper … Continue reading →

We spent a big chunk of time in grappling class going over the butterfly sweep.  It involves getting an inside hook with your foot when you’ve got your partner in guard – butterfly guard.  From there you under hook, stop … Continue reading →