TFS#92: Controlling the Stand Up, Back Strength, & Film Analysis

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One of easiest ways to improve your Jiu-Jitsu is to record and review your sparring rounds.

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Now on to today’s topic…

Technique Of The Week: NoGi Throws (Still Applicable to Gi)

You can think of stand up fighting as a mini-game within the game.

Just by adding in one or two (or three…) threats to throw, your opponents will have to fear respect your stand up.

Which will make the rest of your round that much more threatening.

In their minds, they’re already starting the match with doubt and that they’re already going to have to accept the bottom position.

So here are some of the more effective throws for BJJ.

1) Osoto Gari (Large Outside Reap) — For sending someone backwards, Osoto Gari is a good choice. If done correctly, it will put the opponent flat on their back.

2) Tai Otoshi (Body Drop) — This throw is nice to set up when you’re in a match up against someone with the opposite stance (right vs left). Be mindful while drilling Tai Ostoshi. If you’re muscling this move you’re increasing the chances of blowing out knees and shoulders.

3) Deashi Harai (Forward Footsweep) — This throw is done mostly while your opponent is taking a step or as a counter to your opponents throw, used as a way to punish your opponent when they distribute their weight unevenly.

You’ll get more by watching the video here: explore these 5 NoGi throws.

Jiu-Jitsu Longevity: Back Pain

Lower back pain can creep up on you over time, especially with men as they age.

Especially as wrestling and Judo elements continue to influence Jiu-Jitsu, it’s important to improve your back strength to adapt with the sport.

Here are 3 exercises you can do anywhere.

• Dead bugs

• Bridges

• Planks (front and sides)

If you want something more challenging, here are variations for more advance movements.

More Resources

🥋 If you’re reading this newsletter, a lack of effort isn’t the issue. So training consistently comes down to being able to stay healthy. Use this one exercise to build proper grappling strength. (link)*

🥋 8 Pointers on how to develop a better guard. (link)

🥋 Improve your submission rate by dialing in on your Armbars and other joint locks. This podcast episode talks about the concept behind the “3 Joint Rule”. (link)

🥋 See if this “3 stage model of skill acquisition for martial arts” works for you. (link)

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Closing Thoughts: Why Don’t People Record Themselves?

The results were kind of surprising.

Roughly 27% of people said they didn’t have a tool to record and 40% are too scared or shy to watch their films.

I’m just surprised because you’ll hear so many people will say they “feel like they’re not improving fast enough.”

Although a vague statement—a subject for another day, most people don’t seem to even get started on the easy stuff.

I can’t stress enough the importance of recording your rolls.

It’s one of the easier habits you can develop for yourself that will vastly improve your Jiu-Jitsu.

I’m all about the 80-20 rule. (80% gain from 20% effort.)

Sit down with your instructor or get a virtual coach to help breakdown your film.

Buying a tripod or some form of a phone mount is much cheaper than a $120+ instructional that might not even be applicable to your game…or even worse…you don’t ever get around to watching it.

Make the small investments before the big ones.

See you on the mats.

Hopefully you’ll be recording yourself,

Wayne

P.S. Why you don’t want to exercise.