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7d •
Escapes
Is there a position that gives you hell to escape from or even worse can't escape? I only know of one that don't have an answer for........Yet!
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There’s a chap using the “high ground” move at my gym with some success have you encountered this move? I can break the grip by hooking my own leg and get to a easier position if lucky but not full proof?
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@Nick Milla it’s an interesting system but not likely to encounter it in a self defence scenario some examples https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPo8_rgDJgf/?igsh=cXRlZjIzemYwMzkz https://youtu.be/5hndeCexV6E?si=sZevOu2r2ZINBIM3
Sep '25 •
Wisdom
Share some wisdom with the group. I’ll go first. My opponent is my teacher, my ego is my enemy. Leave yours in the comments. 🙌
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It seems to me that the tide of destiny is moving steadily in our favour, though the voyage will be long and rough. ~Winston Churchill
Dec '25 •
BJJ wizardry poll 🧙♂️
Be honest. This is a safe space. Select the option that matches your jiu-jitsu powers. This helps me tailor training discussions, drills, and self-defense concepts to the group. Vote so I know who I’m dealing with in here 😄 💬 Drop a comment: • How long you’ve trained • Sport vs self-defense (or both) • Or the belt you feel like on your best/worst day 😏
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14 years training I feel I’m very relaxed on the bottom now in bad position and recognise moves that generally lower belts are thinking about doing to me. Generally not gassing too much unless im playing on the feet more or defending heavy passers that switch sides a lot, I’m very much a counter player. Feel like I need to start playing a more top dominate game going forward being more decisive used to do more Gracie now sport focused gym.
Sep '25 •
Welcome: please introduce yourself
Welcome to Defend Yourself. Im glad you’re here. As Rickson Gracie's uke (assistant), I am lucky and grateful to be guided by the GOAT 🐐 on a daily basis. I encourage you to share your experience as well so that we all may learn from and support each other. Step 1: Please introduce yourself by commenting on this post. Share your rank, your martial arts experience, a photo if you like, and where you train. Step 2: Click here to enter the "Get Started Classroom."
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Hi I’m Tom, brown belt, uk Trained consistently 1-2 times a week for 14 years. Started under Simon Yeo (passed last month R.I.P) up to purple and 2nd Dan ninjitsu. Train now at elevate martial arts Richmond as brown. Interested in the self defense perspective and ideas to keep me grounded and efficiency of techniques as I get older in a gym of young strong athletic training partners
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