Default Positions (Straight) (Unlocked) Ashi Garami (aka. Single Leg X Guard or Irimi Ashi Garami) (Straight) Outside Ashi Garami (Straight)
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Fundamental techniques (MMA)
Stand-up Fighting (Initial Position or from Stand-Up) – Punch: Jab, Cross, Hook, Uppercut – Kick: Front, Round, Side, Back, Heel
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Get out of the way Footwork … Move away or sideways Pull … Move upper body backwards Duck … Bend
Continue readingUkemi (Breakfalls)
There are plenty of different situations where you will possible fall. For example if you stumble over an obstacle, fall
Continue readingFighting stances (Comparison)
Stance Front / Square Frontal Side Neutral Side Rear Side Pelvis position 0° 45° 90° 135° Illustration (Orthodox shown here,
Continue readingHand grips (also No-Gi)
Basics Normal/C The hand grabs with the usage of the thumb. Monkey Like the normal grip, but without the thumb.
Continue readingMost commonly used kicks
1. Front Kick 2. Round Kick 3. Side Kick
Continue readingDefense against Knives and Handguns
First of all: It’s not worth it to risk your life if you don’t have to. – If your opponent
Continue readingSelf-Defense vs. Combat Sports vs. Martial Arts
Self-Defense Self-defense is about being able to protect yourself in real-life situations. One important thing to understand is that there
Continue readingClinch holds
Only Gi Control mechanism: – Grabbing the jacket (sleeve, lapel, collar, back), the belt (or the pants) Typical examples: Connection
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