Day 2 - How To Deal With Knees On The Mat
The White Belt Survival Guide by Andre Galvao
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Welcome to Day 2 of the White Belt Survival Guide!
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What we're covering today:
-How to retain guard when you're lacking in mobility (because of age, injuries, etc.)
-The best options for retaining guard as a beginner
-The fundamental concepts behind guard retention
-AVOID making this mistake (I sometimes even see high-level Black Belts making this error)
-Where to NEVER let your opponent touch you
-Why you also should be thinking of Jiu-Jitsu in self-defense terms
-A brief introduction to the "Octopus Escape"
-"Squeeze and Pop": Expert tips on foundational grip-breaking techniques
-The Open Guard position that Prof Galvao recommends to beginners
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Welcome back to Day 3! Don't forget to join our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/165744226560727
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