I been working on my Ankle Lock and Triangle Choke defense. I already got really good at escaping fully lock in triangles but still struggling with Ankle Locks (there's progress tho).
Deciding that I needed to improve my Ankle Lock defense was easy because I got submitted multiple times in competition with it, but for the triangle I had to eat my ego.
I usually do a good job avoiding triangles but I noticed that when I did get into one I was getting submitted always, so I started working on it and doing specific rounds. Right now I'm pretty confident on My late-stage escapes.
I recently returned to competing last year (after 5 years!). It was a timely reminder that -
Fundamentals are Key 🔑
I’ve been working on escapes from esp. side control + mount. As you eloquently pointed out, your confidence in being able to escape/survive, changes your focus. It’s helped me to be more intentional and less hesitant. As an older grappler (40+ Purple Belt) I’ve really started to see the benefit of trying to master a few things - rather than collecting techniques.
Great post, I can relate with the ego part.
I been working on my Ankle Lock and Triangle Choke defense. I already got really good at escaping fully lock in triangles but still struggling with Ankle Locks (there's progress tho).
Deciding that I needed to improve my Ankle Lock defense was easy because I got submitted multiple times in competition with it, but for the triangle I had to eat my ego.
I usually do a good job avoiding triangles but I noticed that when I did get into one I was getting submitted always, so I started working on it and doing specific rounds. Right now I'm pretty confident on My late-stage escapes.
Powerful post with excellent reflective questions. The Art of Learning is one of my favorite books!
Excellent post 🙏🏾
I recently returned to competing last year (after 5 years!). It was a timely reminder that -
Fundamentals are Key 🔑
I’ve been working on escapes from esp. side control + mount. As you eloquently pointed out, your confidence in being able to escape/survive, changes your focus. It’s helped me to be more intentional and less hesitant. As an older grappler (40+ Purple Belt) I’ve really started to see the benefit of trying to master a few things - rather than collecting techniques.
Peace 👊🏾
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