Tuesday, December 2, 2008

10 Things Every Grappler Should Know...

All grappling arts and combat sports require more than just technique alone.
They require elements that enable the grappler to be truly functional and effective. If you're dedicated to practicing your grappling art, whether it's BJJ, Judo, or Wrestling, it's important to practice efficiently and effectively to get the most out of your training.

Over the next few weeks I'll be covering 10 critical elements that need to be understood and included in your training to get the most out of your grappling skills.

If you're relatively new to BJJ or Grappling, then you'll want to take notes on these next 10 posts, they will form a strong basis of your skills and help create a better understanding of your training.
They are not in particular order of importance as they all play a critical role in the development of your game.

1) This week let's discuss How to rely more on technique than on physical strength: Because relying on physical strength, will tire us out faster than if we rely on technique to maximize the use of leverage and momentum. The technical skills involved in grappling are designed around these two principles. It's important to always keep these two aspects in mind when learning and developing your technique.

So from now on develop the habit of paying close attention to how leverage and momentum play a vital role in your technical skills while training.

Next week I'll reveal some more...

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