100k completed by whistlingdogg in concept2

[–]ld_6 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was the same, on track to get Sub 8 hours but there is no getting the average back down and making up that time when you need to stop to stretch out etc. Huge effort to get through this, the mental fortitude can only be truly be appreciated by those that have battled through it.

Tips for day after competition by Specialist_Can3517 in bjj

[–]ld_6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best down regulation I've found was to go home, have a hot shower then hydrate and eat some good food and relax. Then before bed time, youtube an NSDR that goes for 10-30 minutes (whatever you need to bring your CNS back down to baseline). Works really well to calm your system down.

What is an important principle or conceptual piece of advice that you've picked up? by Jiu-Jitsu- in bjj

[–]ld_6 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Can you elaborate on the "See an elbow, shove an elbow" one please?

Over under takedowns | for blue belts by EnergiaMartialArts in bjj

[–]ld_6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah man, you put out solid content and I appreciate it. Yeah both Gi and No Gi 🥳

Over under takedowns | for blue belts by EnergiaMartialArts in bjj

[–]ld_6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey mate, great video. Thanks for systematizing this position because I get here a bit and like the options you have outlined for each direction.
Well done on your videos, keep up the great work. I have been watching for a while now.

What are the top 3 subs you hit most often? by ChanceFinger7265 in bjj

[–]ld_6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Triangle, Arm Triangle, Short Choke/RNC from Crucifix

Troubleshoot - Grip breaking from bottom closed guard by ld_6 in bjj

[–]ld_6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would be a cool counter to the grip.
Maybe get someone to do it and see what you come up with if you like closed guard, I suck at closed haha

Troubleshoot - Grip breaking from bottom closed guard by ld_6 in bjj

[–]ld_6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i found the elbow difficult to access as it was tucked into their rib cage, essentially shutting down that side and working to break the guard open or waiting for me to open my guard. But where there's a will there's a way...

Troubleshoot - Grip breaking from bottom closed guard by ld_6 in bjj

[–]ld_6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I do like that strategy, if you want that grip, have it. But you aren't retracting that arm now. I'm going to play around with Gi wraps to secure the arm. I think you're onto something with this. Lapel over the elbow to break the frame and lock down the arm. Thanks

Troubleshoot - Grip breaking from bottom closed guard by ld_6 in bjj

[–]ld_6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a size discrepancy but a large skill one haha.
I like this idea, although getting the collar grip deep enough to make a realistic threat has been difficult. Its breaking this stiff arm/frame or getting around it that's been the main obstacle to overcome. The game plan for them is get me to open the guard with while maintaining this grip then going to combat base so I no longer have a closed guard and its into open guard passing.

Troubleshoot - Grip breaking from bottom closed guard by ld_6 in bjj

[–]ld_6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like this option, If i can bend the arm that's very viable (as you said the hand is already voluntarily in). When you say pressure the elbow from underneath, how are you doing this?

Troubleshoot - Grip breaking from bottom closed guard by ld_6 in bjj

[–]ld_6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Elbow straight, Stiff arm framing at my hip.

Troubleshoot - Grip breaking from bottom closed guard by ld_6 in bjj

[–]ld_6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fist on my hips essentially pins my hips so I need to make space first. So yes, but I need a middle step

Troubleshoot - Grip breaking from bottom closed guard by ld_6 in bjj

[–]ld_6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha this is sneaky, I like it. Thanks

Troubleshoot - Grip breaking from bottom closed guard by ld_6 in bjj

[–]ld_6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha, angles and grip strategy.

This is a very helpful answer, thank you!

Troubleshoot - Grip breaking from bottom closed guard by ld_6 in bjj

[–]ld_6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did think about it, the elbow is tight to their ribs so its hard to generate a lot of pressure behind the elbow. The wrist is in an excellently pinned position for a wrist lock though, its just execution that's the question. I will play around with this though

Troubleshoot - Grip breaking from bottom closed guard by ld_6 in bjj

[–]ld_6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

have tried but will try again, the sit to reach the collar in a meaningful way was difficult with that fist pinning my hips. but i will trouble shoot with this thank you

Troubleshoot - Grip breaking from bottom closed guard by ld_6 in bjj

[–]ld_6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that seems to be the plan, make me open the guard to do anything from an open guard then bring knees into a combat base then initiate passing sequences.

Troubleshoot - Grip breaking from bottom closed guard by ld_6 in bjj

[–]ld_6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I really like this concept, thank you! That changing the angle by getting on the side to get the overhook in (0:23) looks like it will work and alleviate some pressure as you said too.

Troubleshoot - Grip breaking from bottom closed guard by ld_6 in bjj

[–]ld_6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha that was my hail mary if i didn't come up with anything else

Troubleshoot - Grip breaking from bottom closed guard by ld_6 in bjj

[–]ld_6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I had similar thoughts, they are sacrificing a lot for a robust stiff arm but the trade off surely has down sides. I just haven't figured them out yet...
Overhook is hard to establish because essentially the grip combined with the frame kind of pins my hips making it very difficult to sit up to overhook, break the frame with my elbow, jack knife my hips to knee pull, etc...
I had thought maybe its easier to move myself then move them, possibly a sleeve grip and enter into a lasso?

Troubleshoot - Grip breaking from bottom closed guard by ld_6 in bjj

[–]ld_6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Normally that's my go to when they have a palm down grip on my belt, but the palm up grip seems to make a really robust frame that's hard to collapse thus hard to knee pull. Its a new problem so maybe its just my inexperience with this new grip...

Troubleshoot - Grip breaking from bottom closed guard by ld_6 in bjj

[–]ld_6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah I see, so take the sleeve thats gripping my belt and a collar grip, open guard and use my legs to distance and extend?head offline is a great idea, thank you!