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Grimmlokk
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You mean MMA/Grappler. Homeboy dominated DEAN LISTER for 19:50 before tapping him out with 10 minutes left. And he did it wearing a speedo and wrestling shoes. Dean Lister hadn't been submitted in 16 years.
Was reading reactions and stuff yesterday. Since he doesn't actually train BJJ he was basically awarded an honorary black belt by Erik Paulson so he could compete in the top divisions in BJJ competitions.
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Catch as Catch Can Wrestling is pretty interesting, should be noted Barnett has 35 lbs on Lister.
The best match Was Keenan Vs Magalhaes, no sub but solid attempts.
Also props to Tonnen for representing Renzo.
Worst match of the night easily Ribeiro Vs Medeiros.
The best match Was Keenan Vs Magalhaes, no sub but solid attempts.
Also props to Tonnen for representing Renzo.
Worst match of the night easily Ribeiro Vs Medeiros.
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Grimmlokk
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In case anyone missed it last page.
Yep. It would be the first out of cage violence he's committed that is totally justifiable too.
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I'm not a BJJ guy but I stumbled in to reading about Keenan Cornelius from some Jack Slack article when he mentioned the "worm guard". Now, I think that shit is retarded, he basically ties up the other guy with the gi and it's obnoxious to me when the gear becomes that much a part of the fight. Whatever, beside the point.
Keenan Cornelius is awesome=P He's such an aggressive guy aside from that shit, and it was really on display against Magalheaes. Of course I could only think one thing: I hope he starts training striking heavily and comes to MMA! Kid is only 22, he's an absolute BJJ mutant. To the point I don't think he'll ever come to MMA, but I really wish he would.
Keenan used to train for MMA but stopped because he had too many concussions.
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agree with you on Worm Guard.
For one its totally overhyped, lapel manipulation similar to that has always been in the Gi game. Its getting a new name for old school stuff with maybe a slight variation, but because Keenan is Keenan its become the next hot thing. One of our guys was talking to Ryan Hall and he said a lot of BJJ was cyclical and old stuff is recycled into new stuff and on and on like just about everything else.
2. Its nothing unbeatable Buchecha basically just slowed his own pass down and worked his way through it. But there are several solutions to pass it, including a roll into a Beriembolo (the last hot move) that gives you position to steal the back. Still I think even these overhyped things that come along for the sport are ultimately a good thing, the idea that there is still potential to unlock a new style, create a new untraditonal game keeps it exciting, and Keenan has always got some fresh stuff he brings to the game.
As far as the GI being used as a weapon/defense, that's just part of Gi. I started No Gi but the school I moved to is more Gi focused, I've come to enjoy it, it has its own intricacies and adds a lot of depth to grappling.
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I get lapel chokes and reversals and things like that, but the wrapping it through and around itself and legs in a complex sailors knot is too GD much.
But again, I am not a BJJ guy. For all I know that's par for the course. I'm viewing it as an outsider with a passing knowledge of the sport.
For anyone curious about the worm guard thing.
Keenan Cornelius Guard Study: The Worm Guard | BJJ Scout
But again, I am not a BJJ guy. For all I know that's par for the course. I'm viewing it as an outsider with a passing knowledge of the sport.
For anyone curious about the worm guard thing.
Keenan Cornelius Guard Study: The Worm Guard | BJJ Scout
Grumpus
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Lapel guards are hard to watch because there are no easy things to reference.
If someone is getting arm barred its easy to imagine your arm hurting.
The easiest lapel control to explain in my experience is a brabo grip from side control.
Brabo Grip Armbar To Triangle Choke from Side Control | Jiu Jitsu Technique - YouTube
You can see the grip from :15-:25 of this video.
Aside from allowing you to hold your opponent tight to your chest, it also creates a quasi underhook on the far side while leaving your far arm open for attack opportunities. If you watch mma you know how important underhooks can be.
Worm guard does the same thing. It creates pressures at weird angles on your frame that people watching are unfamiliar with. And also if you dont experience these pressures in the gym they will be foreign and your opponent will capitalize.
