grappling

Back at Judo after a four month break (traveling, etc).

Surprisingly fun! Stretched a calf muscle from a low driving ouchigari, and am now aching the day after, but all in a good way.

Also taught a green belter who’s prepping for competition the 4 Rules of Gripping.

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In Judo, the Four Rules of Gripping are:

1. Don’t let your opponent get a usable grip
2. If they get one, break it
3. If you can’t break it, attack
4. If you can’t attack, prepare to defend or counter. 

The 4 rules are profound because they give you a syllabus.

For eg, (3) tells you to build fake attacks.

These rules definitely translate to BJJ. 

I get onto the guys in class about grip fighting all the time. If you let your opponent set his grips, you are giving him step 1 in his game. Break the grip and attack to keep him playing your game. 

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