Pinning is an important part of all grappling sports, but is much less important in Jiu Jitsu compared to other similar sports. Or is it? In this episode Tim and Adam discuss how pinning serves a different purpose, and why it remains an absolutely critical skill in a sport that rewards it so little. They discuss how to define pinning, how to use it strategically, and how to progress pins toward submissions while maintaining control. If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to follow us on Inst...
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Pinning is an important part of all grappling sports, but is much less important in Jiu Jitsu compared to other similar sports. Or is it? In this episode Tim and Adam discuss how pinning serves a different purpose, and why it remains an absolutely critical skill in a sport that rewards it so little. They discuss how to define pinning, how to use it strategically, and how to progress pins toward submissions while maintaining control. If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to follow us on Inst...
Episode 15: Competition | How to gameplan effectively for competition | How important is competition in Jiu Jitsu?
Open Mat Podcast
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1 month ago
Episode 15: Competition | How to gameplan effectively for competition | How important is competition in Jiu Jitsu?
Tim and Adam have an in-depth conversation around competition, including its importance, how to gameplan effectively, and recounting some of their own competitive history. They discuss the specific advantages competition gives in the journey of jiu jitsu progress, as well as how to create and implement gameplans that actually make a measurable difference in performance. If you enjoy this podcast, make sure to follow us on Instagram @open.matpodcast! We are happy to respond to comments or mess...
Open Mat Podcast
Pinning is an important part of all grappling sports, but is much less important in Jiu Jitsu compared to other similar sports. Or is it? In this episode Tim and Adam discuss how pinning serves a different purpose, and why it remains an absolutely critical skill in a sport that rewards it so little. They discuss how to define pinning, how to use it strategically, and how to progress pins toward submissions while maintaining control. If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to follow us on Inst...
