TFS#142: Back Attack 2.0, Understanding Leg Locks, & Gatekeeping

I’m still being pulled in different directions as we continue to scramble to help residents recover from the devastating fires here in Los Angeles.

I’m thankful to be able to train Jiu Jitsu despite the chaos.

Let’s get started…

These are the details you need to finish the back.

I’m here to share with a system that you can implement in to your game.

It’s pretty simple and it’s nothing flashy.

There’s multiple attack options here, and if they all fail, it brings you back to the beginning of the system.

If you can maintain control and continue to loop this chain, you’ll eventually get the submission.

And as you start to use this system, don’t feel bad if you can’t finish. The longer you stay on their back and stay in control, that’s really important progress.

Because remember, the more you mentally fatigue your opponent, the higher your finish rate.

To increase your finishing rate, it’s not just about having “better mechanics,” or more flashy/surprising submissions.

The best way to get the submission is by destroying their moral and making them want to give up.

And as a hobbyist, that’s all you need to “get better” at finishing.

Here’s a reminder on a Leg Lock setup.

If you forgot, here it is for your convenience.

The easiest setup is from SLX sweep.

And the Leg Locks you’ve been waiting for…

The video I’m sharing for this starts from an anklelock defense.

This is the sequence: attacker sweeps from SLX, starts attacking ankle lock, defender can defend in two ways…

a) Defender can bend their knee to defend against a heel hook. (video starts here)

b) Defender can straighten their leg to defend against ankle lock.

So quick summary: defender bends knee → attack ankle lock, defender straightens knee → attack heel hook.

We track progress because we want to learn.

As a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner, every move you make—on and off the mat—affects your performance and recovery.

Fueling your body properly and understanding how it responds can take your training to the next level.

Gatekeeping.

There some who believe that the quality of instructions have slipped due to the fact that instructors need to cater to soccer moms or dads who want to prove they still “got it.”

And there are some who are putting that information out there to get attention…to get sponsorships.

Regardless of their reason, they’ll argue that more casuals have diluted the quality of teaching material and that Jiu Jitsu isn’t for everyone.

The level of gatekeeping is weird.

Martial arts is for everyone. Not everyone is going to make a great fighter.

Because the purpose of martial arts is to improve your day-to-day life.

Being able to “fight” is just a by product of training.

For those who do it professionally, then the competition class is the perfect place for you.

Or you can find a school that’s more focused on competition.

You can’t stop people from doing what they enjoy doing.

If you’re someone who competes regularly and doesn’t want to spend a round with a hobbyist, that’s okay. Go roll with someone who is competing. You’re on a different journey.

And if you’re a hobbyist, don’t get bullied by these type of folks.

Have a great week,

Wayne

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