GeoGiant Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Ok, long story short. I'm tall with long legs and limber hip joints so it is very easy for me to generate a lot of power when I throw a roundhouse kick. We have a second degree BB at my dojo that insists on trying to grab my leg when we spar... again we are sparring, not fighting in a ring. Option 1, which I'm not even considering, I could kick hard enough that grabbing my leg isn't an option (keep in mind my foot has already toughed his ribs or head before he grabs my leg). Option 2, grab his gi, pull him close and punch him.What do you guys/gals think? Does anybody else do anything different to combat leg grabs without hurting the other person? For the record, bringing my other foot up to kick him in the chest is not an option... I'm 39 years old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfman08 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 which I'm not even considering, I could kick hard enough that grabbing my leg isn't an option (keep in mind my foot has already toughed his ribs or head before he grabs my leg)Personally, getting kicked hard encourages me to grab. If I can grab your kick, I neutralize that attack, and I can move closer to you, reducing your ability to kick in the first place.grab his gi, pull him close and punch him. Better option.Third option: shift your torso such that you're squared up to your opponent (that is to say, both of your shoulders are facing him/her). Then, commit all of your weight forward towards the grabbed leg. You'll break the grab and be pretty close to your opponent, which can catch them off guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoGiant Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 grab his gi, pull him close and punch him. Better option.Third option: shift your torso such that you're squared up to your opponent (that is to say, both of your shoulders are facing him/her). Then, commit all of your weight forward towards the grabbed leg. You'll break the grab and be pretty close to your opponent, which can catch them off guard.Good advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterPain Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Pull guard and sweep? My fists bleed death. -Akuma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 A couple of ideas, your leg is getting caught because you are telegraphing what you are doing. Although the other guy isn't fast enough to stop you from hitting him he gets you on the way back. 1. Avoid kicking high, leg shots help you avoid being grabbed.2.To conpensate if you can't pull your leg back fast enough because he knows whats coming you can use it as part of a high/low combination, feints and fakes can also delay his reaction to your roundhouse initiation as he will be concentrating on something else.3.If these are not options (I don't know how you guys spar you see), then closing the distance is the way to go with putting your weight onto the grabbed leg. The key to everything is continuity achieved by discipline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Better option.Third option: shift your torso such that you're squared up to your opponent (that is to say, both of your shoulders are facing him/her). Then, commit all of your weight forward towards the grabbed leg. You'll break the grab and be pretty close to your opponent, which can catch them off guard.This is what I'd do. Weight forward and push whilst hands are up ready to punch as you close the distance. He's either got to let go to cover up and protect himself or get hit and risk crashing to the floor too. "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastelander Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Third option: shift your torso such that you're squared up to your opponent (that is to say, both of your shoulders are facing him/her). Then, commit all of your weight forward towards the grabbed leg. You'll break the grab and be pretty close to your opponent, which can catch them off guard.This is typically the method I use if anyone catches my kicks (although that doesn't happen too often, thankfully!) and it helps me get into clinching range where I can throw people, so I rather like it when that happens Kishimoto-Di | 2014-Present | Sensei: Ulf KarlssonShorin-Ryu/Shinkoten Karate | 2010-Present: Yondan, Renshi | Sensei: Richard Poage (RIP), Jeff Allred (RIP)Shuri-Ryu | 2006-2010: Sankyu | Sensei: Joey Johnston, Joe Walker (RIP)Judo | 2007-2010: Gokyu | Sensei: Joe Walker (RIP), Ramon Rivera (RIP), Adrian RiveraIllinois Practical Karate | International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallgeese Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Yeah, once you've got trap-age going on, you're in a tough spot.Start by getting close, I like under hooking the trap side arm. Drive the leg forward to facilitate this. Bend the knee and wrap the top of the foot to the front of his quad. This configuration helps lock in some balance. That and the underhook give you options. Head will post in his neck socket area of the grab side. Push his head away with this, it will help prevent a lot of takedown efforts, primarily the step thru sweeps.Be ready for trips to start coming in.I always try to immediately get the foot down to the ground. You can use the underhook to drive the counter force. Drop the hips to assit. Getting your feet under your base is way better than striking without base or giving up position. That being said, I'll always look for guard if it looks like I am going down, or losing options, or getting pummeled. At least from guard I can control distance. http://alphajiujitsu.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhRVuwbm__LwXPvFMReMww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCavin Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Use feints...Kick him in the leg a few times to get him blocking low. Then kick him higher.Work on pulling your leg back faster so he doesn't have a chance to grab it. You have to think that the BB is also working on his own skills. The benefit is that it shows you that you are hanging your foot up there too long. -James Cavin- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoGiant Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 Some excellent food for thought. Thanks everyone. I think I will try kicking faster while using some of your suggestions if I get caught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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