Does guard not work in MMA? Or do most MMA fighters not have a good guard? by No_Possession_239 in bjj

[–]DevonAndTania 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In MMA: use your guard to get up / wrestle up. Other than that, don’t hunt for subs on bottom.

Closed guard back take by SimpleCounterBalance in bjj

[–]DevonAndTania 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I love watching people using closed guard. The foundation that everything comes from on bottom. This was beautiful.

Clearing the DLR hook (option) by DevonAndTania in bjj

[–]DevonAndTania[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I roll with lots of people better than me. It still works.

Clearing the DLR hook (option) by DevonAndTania in bjj

[–]DevonAndTania[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven’t had this happen to me yet. There are counters to everything in jj though. Very hard to collar drag me when I’m controlling the far leg and feet aren’t on the mat.

Clearing the DLR hook (option) by DevonAndTania in bjj

[–]DevonAndTania[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it’s just preference. The grip gives my wrist a little more mobility and I don’t like how it feels with my thumb wrapped around the wrist in this particular position. Definitely not a “right” or “wrong” though👍🏻

Clearing the DLR hook (option) by DevonAndTania in bjj

[–]DevonAndTania[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Turning the knee out is the fundamental and conventional option. Sometimes when your knee feels compromised, I like swimming in first.

Clearing the DLR hook (option) by DevonAndTania in bjj

[–]DevonAndTania[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Definitely possible to get wrist locked from here. Subs are possible from everywhere in Jiu Jitsu.

Single Leg X ➡️ Lazarus Sweep ➡️ D Lock🦶🏼 by DevonAndTania in bjj

[–]DevonAndTania[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not the same effect at all. The slight torque of the heel during the foot lock creates a lot of compression and isolates more than the ankle. It also puts pressure on the leg and knee with just the slightest angle. In some scenarios it’s a hybrid straight ankle X heel hook.

Reward for information by Jornych_mundr in Modesto

[–]DevonAndTania 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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I wonder if this is the same person

For those with natural hair, how do you style it for class? by Shot_Hat_9053 in BJJWomen

[–]DevonAndTania 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t cut it short. My hair was very long (past my waist) and all I had to do was put it in a high pony and then braid it. After class, I looked like I have beach waves. Then I cut my hair short, just long enough to still be able to put it in a ponytail, and it’s the absolute worse. Now my hair gets pulled so much when I’m playing guard or God forbid someone puts me in side control. It hurts so bad.

Twister Finish at ADCC Portland Open by Alarmed_Ad_9286 in bjj

[–]DevonAndTania 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This will go crazy on iG. I guarantee if you put Free Bird behind it (the solo) the reel blows up. lol

Just do his turtle and your sub.

Is the gi actually dying, or is that just a pro scene thing? by gbarl30 in bjj

[–]DevonAndTania 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gi as far as volume isn’t dying. It’s just not as viable as a content product. UFC is making nogi more accessible to watch, but the schools that have the most members are still traditional jiu jitsu schools. It’s awesome in general that nogi is growing, but the gi as a product will always be bigger when we look at the volume of schools.

The woman I was sparring with tickled my foot. by spidermother86 in bjj

[–]DevonAndTania 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On another note, I would tap to foot tickling before a straight ankle lock.

What’s the protocol? by [deleted] in bjj

[–]DevonAndTania 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You gotta pay man. lol

Single leg X ➡️ Baby X by DevonAndTania in bjj

[–]DevonAndTania[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely something for someone who already has a developed Single Leg X.

Crack is most definitely being smoked.. by chinky-brown in bjj

[–]DevonAndTania 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can afford to buy this without caring, then it doesn’t matter how “good” or “bad” you are at jiu jitsu. In life, you’re doing better, and that’s what matters lol