rabid hamster Posted May 6, 2002 Share Posted May 6, 2002 Here's a question for all you grapplers. At home, when you don't have a partner, how do you practice grappling techniques? I mean, like, do you grapple with a blanket or something? <--not sarcastic.. Thank you It is only with the heart that one can see clearly, for the most essential things are invisible to the eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Posted May 6, 2002 Share Posted May 6, 2002 No, I don't practice at home.. There's a few drills you can drill, or you can go through the motions imagining you're doing it on an opponent. If you have 350$ US, you can buy Buddy the grappling dummy.. The guys from my dojo are pretty keen to spar, and grapple twice a week informally, maybe even 3 soon. It takes sacrifice to be the best.There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YODA Posted May 6, 2002 Share Posted May 6, 2002 Check out this thread...... http://www.karateforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=2405&forum=25&16 This can be used as the basis for a set of solo grapling drills - all you need is a heavy bag with straps, and a BIG tub of elbow grease Try the drill - gimme some feedback - and then I'll add the next stages. This builds to include..... Armbar drills Guard sweep drills Positional flow drills --- and more. YODA2nd Degree Black Belt : Doce Pares Eskrima https://www.docepares.co.ukQualified Instructor : JKD Concepts https://www.jkdc.co.ukQualified Fitness Instructor (Weights, CV, Circuit, Kinesiology) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three60roundhouse Posted May 6, 2002 Share Posted May 6, 2002 You can stuff a snowsuit with blankets and pillows and use that as a grappling dummy. I have a younger brother who is a wrestler, and he is more than willing most of the time to let me try new stuff out on him 1st dan Tae Kwon DoYellow Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu16 Years OldGirls kick butt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiu-jitsu fighter Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 blanket? hahaha i am in the process of building a grappling dummy, with old clothes and pvc, its a type of plastic pipe other than that i like to run, push ups/ sit ups etc...... to help my endurance and my strength "When we go to the ground,you are in my world, the ground is the ocean, I am the shark,and most people don't even know how to swim" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeRo Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 i just kinda go throught the motions of the move, and i find it helps when i get to accually doin it because i know what to do better then if i dont practise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiu-jitsu fighter Posted January 29, 2003 Share Posted January 29, 2003 im building a dummy "When we go to the ground,you are in my world, the ground is the ocean, I am the shark,and most people don't even know how to swim" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Heel Hook Posted January 29, 2003 Share Posted January 29, 2003 If you have no one to roll with, then do drills. Potioning drills: swivling hips and whatnot. Aside from that, always, and I mean ALWAYS make an effert to do cardio 3 times a week. Thats is just as important as any rolling you might do. And aside from that, it can be done on your own. When you build your stamina, you make it easier for you to practice when you are with people. You won't get tired and will be able to utilize what time you have to your best ability. Always make sure to do drills in cardio and postion changes quickly. "A deer admires a lion. But all the members of our family are lions. So it doesn't matter which lion I admire. " -Rener Gracie- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonnyBoy Posted January 29, 2003 Share Posted January 29, 2003 I've considered starting a note book, where I'll write down all techniques covered in class, as well as problems I have when rolling, so that I'll remember the techniques and find ways to overcome the problems I have when rolling. If I have a real problem, I'll ask a purple belt when we're rolling at his house. Rolling is by far the best thing to practice techniques, because it's applying the techniques against a reisisting partner which is the hard part. There are always two choices, two paths. One choice is easy and its only reward is it's easy.It takes sacrifice to be the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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