Ok, just a critique—I've never encountered this move...
I'd have to put this in the same category as dragging your gi across someone's face to open up a choke, or digging your elbow in someone's inner thigh to open up the guard.
It's pain compliance stuff, not leverage, and someone can just decide to ignore it. On top of that, it's a little dirty, and whenever someone tries to drag a gi sleeve across my face, I usually go from "good training partner" to "multiple personality axe murderer."
Ken, why the head on the opposite side? It looks like it would be easier the other way. I know you have a good reason since you pointed that detail out. Would you please talk about that?
Also, would you consider this more of a no gi break/pass?
Hey Ken, I have a question about the guard break. I am a short guy (around 5 feet 6 in), so every time I go for a standing guard break, the guy on the bottom grabs my foot and forces me to drop down again. When doing this guard break, will I have to control the bottom guy's arm to prevent him from grabbing my foot and sweep me? Your answer will be really appreciated and helpful.
@sleepykid156 i'm not ken but i guess i can answer this one: you're using a tripod stance, no matter how short you are, your opponent should not be able to grab your feet/ankle and make you drop. you're not try to stand straight up, but you're more like a pyramid with your head being one side of the bottom and your feet the other side.
Thanks I'll try this!!!
judorican973 2 months ago
Isnt there any risk to break your thubm with this technique?
Pihec 3 months ago
Ok, just a critique—I've never encountered this move...
I'd have to put this in the same category as dragging your gi across someone's face to open up a choke, or digging your elbow in someone's inner thigh to open up the guard.
It's pain compliance stuff, not leverage, and someone can just decide to ignore it. On top of that, it's a little dirty, and whenever someone tries to drag a gi sleeve across my face, I usually go from "good training partner" to "multiple personality axe murderer."
FartJokeResearchLabs 4 months ago 6
Ken, why the head on the opposite side? It looks like it would be easier the other way. I know you have a good reason since you pointed that detail out. Would you please talk about that?
Also, would you consider this more of a no gi break/pass?
hoganms0321 5 months ago
All I can think about is that I wouldn't want to do this too fast and herniate a disk.
jungenbum 5 months ago
@jungenbum bjj is a contact sport, every time you hit the mat you take a risk.
kenprimo 5 months ago 7
@kenprimo Especially if you train with a spaz who moves too fast and violently :D
EldericDupuis 4 months ago
Thanks for all the great techs Ken!
jmoney1941 5 months ago
@jmoney1941 no problem man
kenprimo 5 months ago
awesome!! thanks again Ken
civiurda 5 months ago
Hey Ken, I have a question about the guard break. I am a short guy (around 5 feet 6 in), so every time I go for a standing guard break, the guy on the bottom grabs my foot and forces me to drop down again. When doing this guard break, will I have to control the bottom guy's arm to prevent him from grabbing my foot and sweep me? Your answer will be really appreciated and helpful.
sleepykid156 5 months ago
@sleepykid156 i'm not ken but i guess i can answer this one: you're using a tripod stance, no matter how short you are, your opponent should not be able to grab your feet/ankle and make you drop. you're not try to stand straight up, but you're more like a pyramid with your head being one side of the bottom and your feet the other side.
waldomarek 5 months ago
nice and easy, that's how I like BJJ!
fatmelonn 5 months ago
Primo, you are cool as hell. I got my first white belt stripe last week. Let the journey continue!
TheTrudean 5 months ago
@TheTrudean good job brother. oss
kenprimo 5 months ago
I'm trying that one tomorrow in class.
hampshirebm 5 months ago
Pressure-point technique -_- (Pai Mei)
sebastianvalle 5 months ago
nice one, thx for sharing all this stuff!
Flow1987 5 months ago