Beginning Jiu Jitsu: Plateau Busting
It happens to everyone. Nothing seems to be working. You cannot pick up anything new. Pitchers fall into slumps. Writers get blocked. It is the dreaded plateau.
It happens to everyone. Nothing seems to be working. You cannot pick up anything new. Pitchers fall into slumps. Writers get blocked. It is the dreaded plateau.
Data show that the vast majority of MMA battles go to the ground at some point in time in the match. So, practitioners should be trained enough to be as skillful at defending and attacking even when they are on the canvas Initially for ground fighting, you will need to take your opponent to the ground. Procedures like leg trips, hip throws and tackles are beneficial for carrying out this
A lot of beginners have trouble maintaining top position in guard. They get swept and wind up flat on their back. But even worse, they have no idea how they got there. “It happened so fast,” they’ll say. While the person lying on the ground may not know how it happened, their opponent had been working the sweep for a full 30 seconds before he made the move. Observers saw it coming but the victim had no clue.
While there are many tips for preserving your guard - don’t let an opponent control your knees, get an angle on you, press your legs down, etc. - there is one that I frequently see beginners not applying properly. Head control is critical in retaining guard.