monkeygirl Posted April 21, 2003 Posted April 21, 2003 My style of TKD occasionally does some ground sparring. Because we don't train in it heavily, I'm not too familiar with all of the grappling terminology, so I'll try to explain in Lehman's terms. I keep getting trapped in what I think is a sideways mount. Basically it's me flat on my back, with my partner laying on top of my torso, perpindicular to my position. This is almost exactly what's happening: http://flores-soryu-karate.com/Grap16.jpg Except that my partner is a little lower on my body, so that my hips are trapped. Is there any way I can get out of this? I've tried and struggled but can't seem to break free...it pretty much ends the fight. (picture origin: http://flores-soryu-karate.com) 1st dan & Asst. Instructor TKD 2000-2003No matter the tune...if you can rock it, rock it hard.
AndrewGreen Posted April 21, 2003 Posted April 21, 2003 Most basic (and reliable) method would probably be elbow escape to guard. From this position (based on picture) Bridge up and get your hips out to the right so that you are turning towards him and sticking your butt out away from him. Use your left forearm (into the hip, from where it is in the pic) to push away and drive your left knee in between you and him. Turn your body 90 degrees to the right and work your leg around him into guard. The biggest thing is to get as much space between your hips and his as you can by bridging and turning away and pushing with your forearm. Thats a fairly basic overview but hopefully it makes sense, if not I'll try again. Andrew Greenhttp://innovativema.ca - All the top martial arts news!
AndrewGreen Posted April 21, 2003 Posted April 21, 2003 Better yet, look here: http://www.royharris.com/techniques/bjj/index.htm The one I described is #1 Andrew Greenhttp://innovativema.ca - All the top martial arts news!
WolverineGuy Posted April 21, 2003 Posted April 21, 2003 I agree, the elbow escape is probably the best defense...just make sure to get enough space! Wolverine1st Dan - Kalkinodo"Shut up brain, or I'll stab you with a q-tip""There is no spoon."
Kensai Posted April 21, 2003 Posted April 21, 2003 Yeah, I agree, bridge your back and push them over the top over your head. Also tried to turn over on to one of your shoulder, this creates space for other escapes. EMLOL!
AndrewGreen Posted April 21, 2003 Posted April 21, 2003 thats not agreeing... Andrew Greenhttp://innovativema.ca - All the top martial arts news!
Terry Bogard Posted April 21, 2003 Posted April 21, 2003 i would hook their neck and put your hand under their stomach and pulldown on the neck and push on the stomach at the same time while rolling the direction his head is facing
TJS Posted April 21, 2003 Posted April 21, 2003 i would hook their neck and put your hand under their stomach and pulldown on the neck and push on the stomach at the same time while rolling the direction his head is facing thats intresting i hadent though of that....i'll have to tryt hat next time.
monkeygirl Posted April 22, 2003 Author Posted April 22, 2003 Thank you for your replies! I'll definitely try these. However, if I remember correctly, he had me pinned in such a way that I couldn't really bridge. Now that I know what my next move should be, though, the little bridge that I can do might be sufficient. Thanks again! 1st dan & Asst. Instructor TKD 2000-2003No matter the tune...if you can rock it, rock it hard.
WolverineGuy Posted April 23, 2003 Posted April 23, 2003 i would hook their neck and put your hand under their stomach and pulldown on the neck and push on the stomach at the same time while rolling the direction his head is facing In theory, that sounds good, but your opponent will be able to "base out" with their arms/elbows and block it...essentially with you giving your back up. Wolverine1st Dan - Kalkinodo"Shut up brain, or I'll stab you with a q-tip""There is no spoon."
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