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TFS#118: Getting Around Legs, Fix Your Back, & Pinning Hips
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Wayne Terran
August 11, 2024
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Developing your personal passing game doesn’t have to be hard.
It takes time, patience, and resilience.
The real fun comes from customizing your own passing style.
Now, on to today’s topics…
TECHNIQUE OF THE WEEK
Leg Drag
Last week we went over the a strong passing position.
Today, we’ll go over another great option, the Leg Drag.
The important part here is forcing the hip to face away from you.
When your opponent is able to face their hips towards you again, their mobility becomes stronger.
(Aka they’re in a better position to escape and guard.)
With this particular option, you get the opportunity for the Leg Weave as well.
JIU-JITSU LONGEVITY
Fixing Your Back Pain and Sciatica
Don’t get stacked.
Don’t hang out in the stacked position.
Don’t fall in love with the berimbolo.
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CLOSING THOUGHT'
Pinning Hips
I took a survey on my X account this week with a simple question:
Do you prefer the Leg Weave or Leg Drag position?
About 60% of the voters chose Leg Drag.
I love the Leg Drag and enter the position more often.
However, I will say the Leg Weave is a better position.
That’s because the pinning of the hips is more secure. You have one leg pinned which makes your opponent’s ability to square up with you again very weak.
It’s easier to take Mount from that position. Which is more important in a street situation or an MMA fight.
Try your rounds in those two position and feel them for yourself and let me know what you think.
See you on the mats,
Wayne
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