The video below is an oldie, but a goodie, featuring Rickson and Royler Gracie showcasing some of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu's standing and ground techniques during Pride 5. It's interesting to note the self defense portion of the demonstration. I think too often, instructors have a lackadaisical approach to teaching this part of the Jiu-Jitsu curriculum. Unfortunately this translates to a poor reception from students. I believe most students prefer the straight grappling, and groan every time we have to practice the throws/takedowns and self defense techniques. As far as the throws and takedowns go, there's just no way of getting around this. We have to enter into mat work somehow, and I'd be grossly remiss if I didn't teach the best way to dominate in this area. After all, we can't just pull guard all the time. That move is for the newer students who don't have the skills to dominate the stand-up.
My goal has always been to make the self defense techniques interesting and applicable to ground fighting. It's one thing to understand how to grapple in terms of sport Jiu-Jitsu. It's a whole different animal when you're fighting for your life outside of the comfortable confines of a controlled environment.
9/29/08
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goodness gracious! rickson's transitions there at the end are amazing!
I agree with you about teaching the self-defense aspect of our training. I doubt that in a real life situation the fighters would start in a kneeling position and slap hands. I wish once in a while the judo class would teach more self-defense aspects of the style. It seems too tournement heavy. I'd like to see a class with only t-shirts. I've yet to see someone walking down the street in a gi top.
Thanks, Ken. I like your example about never seeing anyone walking down the street in a Gi top. I'm searching the Web now to dispute that claim.
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