As I continue my journey into exploring the half guard I am finding myself using the switch base a lot to pass on the top. As a big guy I really like this pass because I can use the shifting of my weight to defeat their frames. Up until recently I was not sure about … Continue reading Dealing with the switch base from half guard
2019 Focus Check In
Back in January, I shared my jiu jitsu areas of focus. Since we are over halfway through the year I thought it would be good to check in to see how each area is going. #1 Half Guard This year I really wanted to focus on my half guard. I have been lucky that a … Continue reading 2019 Focus Check In
Side Control Kimura Options from Lachlan Giles
One of the first kimuras I learned was from side control. I learned a basic kimura where you attack the far arm. From there I was able to branch out and learn all sorts of ways to attack the far arm when I am in side control. Recently I have found myself getting the Kimura … Continue reading Side Control Kimura Options from Lachlan Giles
