Straight Ankle Lock Defense

This month in my 10th Planet Van Nuys fundamentals class we are covering the straight ankle lock. This is one of my favorite fundamental leg locks to use and to teach. In addition to teaching the offense of this move, I will be teaching the defense.In the video below 10th Planet Brown Belt and Sambo … Continue reading Straight Ankle Lock Defense

Finger Taping

This past month at 10th Planet Van Nuys Coach Alder Hampel has been encouraging everyone to tape their fingers before class starts and before rolling. According to Coach Alder, taping your fingers is a good way to prevent and help with finger injuries. The tape adds an extra layer of support and provides material to help … Continue reading Finger Taping

North South Choke: 10th Planet Van Nuys Revisited

Wanted to revisit this old post since we are covering the North South this month at 10th Planet Van Nuys. In this clip head instructor of 10th Planet Van Nuys Alder Hampel goes over a small detail on the north south choke that helps to expose the neck. We have been covering this detail at 10th Planet Van … Continue reading North South Choke: 10th Planet Van Nuys Revisited