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lol thanks jim. you are giving a gappler a grapplers point of view!

Agreed Ps1. Also what to some seems to be an elbow being used is not. I am referring to the teaching aspect. Using the elbows (against experienced people) to open the guard is not an effective method. In mount, side control or guard we have a technique, I believe, will be an effective replacement for the elbow. It's called "what time is it". You simply place your hand on the shoulder as a grip (or grab material) and your forearm goes across the throat. Basically choking the person but not effective as a finish. You apply pressure to the neck, the choke gets them to respond and you can transition. It's called what time is it because the motion of the arm under the chin is much like when you bring your arm up to check your watch. Hope that makes sense!

I had no idea there was genuine concern. Hmm. There aren't many black belts out there to learn from. There are many more satellite schools slowly learning from legit sources. I would be happy to help anyone check up on a school they are or are thinking of attending. Getting some background in my opinion is crucial.

Almost for free! lol I only charge them 30 a month. And I do free seminars every so often as well. I also do free rape defense seminars for their wives and hospitals and such. Even though we are running a business I feel it's important to give back to the community that supports us!

Yes sir. I agree. I have been working with law enforcement for years. The best ones come to class religiously and they almost come for free. Many are dear friends. I do what I can to be of service.

Agreed. Let me add this I would employ a Judo or wrestling coach for avoidance drills. Most BJJ guys have weak takedowns. Not all, we have very good standup, judo and wrestling. But many do not. A Bjj coach would be better to show how to escape bad positions. People who are so called "certified" means nothing except to collect a check from the government and organizations. Usually someone who could not stay on their feet with an experienced grappler. I'm really trying to offer some sound advice. Not just be argumentative. I have many schools of varying styles in the area and some are very good at what they do. I have trained many of these people at seminars and such only to see them turn around and give anti grappling seminars to there students and public. This is hilarious to me cause these guys can't stay on there feet for more than a few seconds. Question authority.

I keep seeing posts and comments on "ground avoidance" and things of this nature. So I have a few questions for everyone. Is being attacked by a grappler a concern? Or are instructors profiting by targeting "traditional" artists fears. Are these "courses" and "seminars" being taught by experienced grapplers?? Is there just not enough time to become proficient in all areas? Are there no qualified instructors in your area? Do you feel your instructor will be offended by you increasing your awareness and ability through someone else?? Looking for honest answers.

You know even in BJJ a good competitor learns to avoid going into the areas the other guy may be better at. It's a good strategy. The problem lies in believing a course or seminar will prepare you for the other guys years of experience of taking you there. And only years of experience will make you effective at avoiding it.

Again amazed at the things I learn on here. Gotta read more on history!

There are different things written as to the origins of all styles and with discrepancies. Many styles of karate, jiu jitsu and judo eventually find themselves back to one man. Jiu Jitsu and Judo are siblings and any submissions would be strictly unique to the instructor, association etc.

Awesome sounds like great guys!

I was once told by Rigan Machado that a purple belt may be very good at 30 techniques and a black belt may be very good at 50 techniques. When I look at what I am able to teach it is far more than anyone can use. Great wrestlers and Judo players use up to 3 moves all the time. it's their A game moves against top athletes. Now they can use and teach many more but an individual will develop what they will and can do based on body type. So everyone cannot be expected to learn and be profecient at the same things.

Knee in the belly! The look on their face is classic.

Thank you Jim. And the start of this thread was exactly about that nit picking. I will wave the BJJ flag, but I am ultimately waving the grappling flag. Whatever is high percentage is what I will do. It's more my instructors, their history, lifestyle and philosophy that I am attached to when making my claim to a name. I am Ten years in and much wiser than the days of BJJ or GJJ is better than everything. lol silly. Facts are facts when it comes to training. Stop hating and learn something. I also embrace Japanese culture. It tells a story throughout my entire body. Truth is most of our histories will cross paths where all things are incorporated into one style. MMA is just history repeating itself. I'm surprised that a Judo player would have such things to say. Our histories are closely linked and can trace our lineage back to the same people with different emphasis later on. Again it is about defending ones self, not ones style. To say a certain style addresses grapplers is silly talk. Grapplers are not jumping out of bushes attacking people. That is simply fear and denial. Telling yourself that what you have been doing for the past 10 years may not save you against every scenario isn't easy to admit. Fear of the unknown and fear of what we do not understand has had us killing each other since the beginning of man. The last little comments of my style and your style are just threads of fear. I love Judo. I love that Machida wears a shirt that says Karate is back. BJJ is my neighborhood, my family. But the world I live in is much larger than my small pond. Why shouldn't we be curious about what could make us whole or at least grow as an individual. I realize it's human nature to take sides. To root for your decided team. People do it for sports they don't even participate in. But why? Does anyone try to understand their own tendencies or just go through life hoping to be right about something... anything. Wow... what just happened... anyone know what year it is? What year is it!? I'm silly

I am curious about the school and your experience! Is there a link?

What is your back ground and experience?

I talk about it openly. It's all over my truck because I am a school owner. My license plate says"I'd rather be tapping you out". which is just funny. But honestly I hate to talk shop. It's what I do many hours a week. So when I go to say a friends bday party and their next door neighbor wants to tell me how talented there child is and how good at it they'd be... it's torture. I talk about it all the time it's good networking and good for business. But sometimes I wish no one knew for at least a few hours. lol

If you are at Bill Taylors. I know the guys there enjoy the class.

That's awesome! Hope you enjoy it!

My boxing coach always made us do footwork drills equal to all other types of drills. Also the truth is an accumulation of punches is more affective than looking for one shot one kill. This is an idealistic belief that is not consistent with the reality of a fight. So work the fundamentals and rather than see if you can rattle your black belts with one shot. See if you canwear them down by scoring many. This will be a true test of your ability. Consistency!!

Power is in the footwork and speed!

lol at some point it is the fight that is no longer within us. We have outlived our ability. No shame in that. just as there is no shame in becoming ill and dying. At this point it is what we left behind, not how we went out that defines us.

Royce Gracie said "to beat jiu jitsu, must train jiu jitsu. Either way jiu jitsu wins." Now before I get everyone into an uproar let me finish. Traditional ma tends to attack or use ufc or BJJ as an example of what if this happens? They seem to target the sport and style. Maybe because it all came about to prove what works and what doesn't. And the results were unmistakable. My point is this. Why not use judo or sambo or high school wrestling as an example? All of which would provide the same problem for the traditional stand up martial artist. The unknown more than style vs. style. Many people don't realize that all forms of martial arts at one time contained every aspect of the fight. Free movement phase, clinch phase and ground phase. So to my original thought. To most traditional practitioners the clinch and ground phase are a dark subject. Much like walking around in a dark basement looking for a light switch. Sambo is crazy effective and most concerning because they are excellent in the realm of throws and legs locks. A blown knee will certainly tip the fight if not end it. Judo players are mad sic at dumping you on your pumpkin, but no one says how do you defend Yama Arashi. I believe it's due to the popularity of the sport and the style which is why there is this tension. I used to be part of the reason for this tension. Now I consider myself a traditional BJJ instructor. I believe to understand and defeat a certain brand of martial art you must know it's strengths and weaknesses through and through. Which means knowing it well. And why not? The point is to defend ones self. Not to defend ones style. Forgive my writing.

Nice combo! How many reps before free roll?

I'm not referring to those who are in it only for the art. We are truly the warrior class.(actually our soldiers are) If it were so in our society. I know it sounds silly. But we either believe we are or are making a mockery? Yes no maybe?? This doesn't mean starting trouble either. Choose your battles yes.