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121: Takedowns & Throws with BJJ Black Belt John Lawrence

In this episode, Jiu Jitsu black belt, John Lawrence from Hurricane Jiu Jitsu Academy came on the show to chat on the subject of takedowns and throws. Getting the opponent to the ground in a way that is beneficial to your game can prove to be a challenge. Especially if the opponent is skilled enough to avoid your attempts to get him/her to the ground.

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  • 00:00:0 0 – Opening
  • 00:01:36 – Start of the show and introduction of John Lawrence. The subject of this episode will be takedown and throws.
  • 00:02:50 – Basic strategies for getting people to the ground for the gi.
  • 00:03:34 – Make the distinction between takedown and throws in the training room and in competition.
  • 00:06:28 – Be adept at break-falls deep into your years of training Jiu Jitsu.
  • 00:09:26 – The equipment setup – sprung floors.
  • 00:12:04 – Superior grip fight ng technique.
  • 00:16:50 – Pulling guard non-passively.
  • 00:17:36 – What do you prefer when it comes to the gi: throws or takedowns?
  • 00:23:23 – The ref blows the whistle what is the first thing you do? Have a clear idea of what you want.
  • 00:44:20 – Basic strategies for no gi: hand fighting, head position, aware of angles and pressure
  • 00:51:03 – Do you train for the possibility of failure. Getting back on track.
  • 00:59:32 – In nogi, the ref blows the whistle what’s the first thing you do.
  • 01:10:21 – What do you do when no one will go down in the no gi?
  • 01:18:40 – Rulesets that are getting gamed.
  • 01:30:46 – Leglocks!!
  • 01:43:00 – Having fun with rolling.

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