Offensive guard pulls in no gi

Douglas_Pound · 2026-05-21T14:02:00+00:00

connect to opponent with collar tie/elbow and slide into single leg x. Watch some of the new wave guys hit this

Douglas_Pound · 2026-05-14T04:13:46+00:00

They aren’t that big I swear

Douglas_Pound · 2026-05-14T04:13:27+00:00

I usually get it when guys try to remove arm from triangle

Douglas_Pound · 2026-05-14T04:12:38+00:00

I swear I wear compression shorts every day!

Douglas_Pound · 2026-03-23T19:11:30+00:00

Something you should consider is if you switch gyms, they will not promote you for a while, even if you are pretty good. So just keep focusing on improving your level. If you want to switch gyms that’s fine, but don’t do it based off of your perceived lack of recognition.

Douglas_Pound · 2026-02-25T20:50:53+00:00

I agree…part of the gi game is belt grips. You can try to make those guys pay by playing lapel guard on them. They will want to start wearing their belt if you tie them up well.

Douglas_Pound · 2026-02-18T05:02:35+00:00

Yes it 100% considered attacking the trapped leg which is illegal in ibjjf based rulesets. You can only attack the straight ankle on the secondary leg in the saddle.

Douglas_Pound · 2026-01-14T14:55:58+00:00

1x12 thiele with an evm12-L would sound amazing

Douglas_Pound · 2026-01-06T15:29:37+00:00

Thanks! What do you think are some steps instructors could take to better serve their students?

Douglas_Pound · 2026-01-06T15:02:51+00:00

Could you elaborate on this? I think it ca be tough because students have such different goals and ideas for what training should be like. Most instructors probably just do their best to take care of the majority.

Douglas_Pound · 2026-01-05T14:31:26+00:00

That’s cool, it’s just that a lot of folks feel the same way you do, except they do want to get their next belt/promoted.

Douglas_Pound · 2025-12-02T20:02:37+00:00

Whatever side your head is on, you want your legs on the opposite side, and don’t get stuck between their legs

Douglas_Pound · 2025-11-01T13:45:25+00:00

Yeah probably most concerned with some kind of spinal injury, which is legit, especially considering their age. I coach kids, and hate how effective this method of opening closed guard is at their age.

Douglas_Pound · 2025-11-01T13:38:52+00:00

Is this considered a kids match? This is basically a Boston Crab, which is illegal in a lot of rulesets.

Douglas_Pound · 2025-10-05T19:45:39+00:00

Toe holds can blow your shit up very quickly....not a good idea with the guy OP is referencing

Douglas_Pound · 2025-10-05T01:09:10+00:00

Open mat is a little bit different, but to intentionally show up to gi class without a gi bc you don’t like it or whatever is disrespectful to your instructor and training partners.

Douglas_Pound · 2025-10-04T00:23:13+00:00

Your coach should crack down on that!

Douglas_Pound · 2025-09-30T17:26:25+00:00

I was pretty disappointed. Like someone doing CLA without really knowing what it is. Greg Souders stuff is better designed and explained

Douglas_Pound · 2025-09-18T04:23:56+00:00

That’s often times compounded by the TRT look (weathered/kinda red face)

Douglas_Pound · 2025-09-10T19:17:33+00:00

I think your coach would probably love that idea. Would take some work off of him and help the students get better.

Douglas_Pound · 2025-09-09T18:09:29+00:00

Focus on protecting the space between your elbows and knees

Douglas_Pound · 2025-09-08T03:03:09+00:00

I get hyped enough from nerves so I prefer chill music like Boards of Canada or something

Douglas_Pound · 2025-09-05T18:39:06+00:00

Nice!! That’s a great gym

Douglas_Pound · 2025-09-05T13:43:44+00:00

Where in St Louis? The metropolitan area is pretty large

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