Random thoughts on stack killing adjustments…
* Even small adjustments to angle make a large difference.
Here’s a story about that:
About three years ago, I had an opportunity to attend a Pedro Sauer seminar. And he ran it a little differently than I’m used to. It was entirely Q&A. Everyone asked questions, and we covered a wide range of topics. When it was my turn though, I only had one little simple question.
How do you finish the armbar from closed guard?
That’s all I wanted to know.
And he gave me a detail that blew my mind. No joke. I cannot overstate how powerful that little detail was. It revolutionized the mechanics of my finish. I’ve never forgotten it, and I never will.
And guess what?
It was just a small angle adjustment to the ankle in the transition of the attack.
* The fight centers around the alignment of your knees relative to your hips.
Another story…
Way back when I remember watching a few clips from a Renzo Gracie seminar where he was asked about the finishing the triangle against the stack. In response, he showed how you can frame on the inside shoulder and shoulder work back to create an ideal finish angle.
I just had to stop everything and absorb that.
That frame was magic in its simplicity and principle. And that’s because without it, there is no way to even bring disconnects your hips from your opponent’s control.
The shoulder walk isn’t going to get you annnnyyyyyywhere. But once you add the frame, they can’t stop you.
In hindsight, it was stupid simple.
And when done right, it allows you to just smirk in your opponent’s face as they strain in their attempt to smash you.
Loads of fun, that.
Anyhow.
If you’re curious about the specific adjustment to the armbar from closed guard, in can be found somewhere on the tube. I’ve no doubt spent some time dissecting it whenever I’ve taught the armbar, but if you want a lot more offensive bite for your closed guard as well, there is a better place to go.
Inside that seekret place is a whole system off of offense for the closed guard, that flows from one attack to the next, leaving adversaries little chance to escape.
And I’m not whistlin’ dixie about this either.
The system is strong (but that’s only if you work on it).
There’s no such thing as a technique or system that works perfectly with no practice at all.
You have to invest time into mastery.
And if you’re willing to make that commitment, you’ll also find drills and principles for improving your armbar finishes.
Step right this a’way to learn more:
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