Chapter
Escaping and Transitioning in Jiu-Jitsu
24:39 - 29:49 (05:10)
The importance of being well-rounded in jiu-jitsu by knowing how to defend and escape from bad positions, as well as transitioning into them to avoid being caught off guard.
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Learn what it takes to become a complete martial artist, capable of handling any position, submission or transition.
24:39 - 27:01 (02:21)
Summary
Learn what it takes to become a complete martial artist, capable of handling any position, submission or transition. Practice both escaping bad positions and transitioning to avoid them.
ChapterEscaping and Transitioning in Jiu-Jitsu
Episode#343 – Roger Gracie: Greatest Jiu Jitsu Competitor of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Side control can be one of the hardest positions to escape in Jiu Jitsu, particularly if the person in control does not want to progress beyond just maintaining control.
27:01 - 28:18 (01:17)
Summary
Side control can be one of the hardest positions to escape in Jiu Jitsu, particularly if the person in control does not want to progress beyond just maintaining control. To become better at escaping this position, one must repeatedly practice escaping from the bottom of side control.
ChapterEscaping and Transitioning in Jiu-Jitsu
Episode#343 – Roger Gracie: Greatest Jiu Jitsu Competitor of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The most important thing in Jiu-Jitsu is defense because if someone is attacking you, you need to prevent them from submitting you.
28:18 - 29:49 (01:31)
Summary
The most important thing in Jiu-Jitsu is defense because if someone is attacking you, you need to prevent them from submitting you. It's a whole-body movement and understanding the details of the movement is crucial.