Dive into the concept of body tethering in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where controlling your opponent's alignment is key. Learn to avoid the pitfalls of relying too heavily on clamp techniques. For smaller grapplers, discover effective strategies to maintain control against larger opponents, preventing them from easily overpowering you on the mat. Stay aware and optimize your game with practical insights and tips!
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Avoid Being a Tetherball
Avoid being a "tetherball" in BJJ, where your opponent controls your body weight.
This often happens in positions like closed guard or triangles where you're clamped onto them but they control your posture.
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Control Their Alignment
Clamping techniques are valid, but ensure you control your opponent's alignment.
If they maintain alignment, they can manipulate your body, leading to slams or stacks.
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Clamp with Caution
Be cautious with clamping techniques like seatbelt grips from the turtle position.
Sudden movements can lead to dangerous falls and injuries, especially to the head and shoulders.
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In this week's mini-episode, we explain body tethering! When you clamp onto your opponent as you would via closed guard or a triangle choke, make sure that YOU control THEIR body's alignment, not the other way around. If they still have alignment they can pick you up, stack you, or slam you, which are especially dangerous if you're smaller. Don't be a tetherball!
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