Big slam in competition

[Rufio]

I saw this and just had to post it. Skip to 1:55 to get to the "good part".



Just to let everyone know, slams WERE ALLOWED in this competition from what I read about it. This just made me 100% certain that I will never be in a competition that allows slams.

[airborneradiofixer]

No legitimate tournament would allow this.

[Avenged]

No legitimate tournament would allow this.

I agree, thats just dangerous.

[Ronin50]

stupid for competition. just not necessary. Although, for self defense, you better train with your "Street switch" on sometimes to learn the muscle memory to counter slams. It could mean your life.

[viliauvinen]

Damn.. that might turn to a riot in Brazil I agree that slams are pointless in grappling tournament, takes no skill so perfect for those "I fight UFC" newbies.

[bushido8000]

So how do you counter or defend that? I find myself able to do a big slam on many grapplers so is this just something that the Japanese and Brazilians overlooked for years and years or is there a way to defend against this?

[tallgeese]

YOu let go, lol. Back to the feet and start over.

I agree, this is just silly. Way to dangerous for competition.

[Rufio]

When you are locking in the triangle, hook your arm under their leg when they go to stand up. I do it as a matter of habit because it gives you an angle on the triangle that makes it tighter/easier to finish.

The alternative is to simply let go and start working an open guard.

[bushido8000]

When you are locking in the triangle, hook your arm under their leg when they go to stand up. I do it as a matter of habit because it gives you an angle on the triangle that makes it tighter/easier to finish.

The alternative is to simply let go and start working an open guard.

Thanks. I figured you could just let go and start all over on your feet but I was looking for more of a defensive technique to keep guard like you suggested.

[Rufio]

Thanks. I figured you could just let go and start all over on your feet but I was looking for more of a defensive technique to keep guard like you suggested.

Just because you let go doesn't mean you need to start on your feet again. Start working an open guard from there. Personally, when I get out of a triangle or submission and the guard is up, I won't let the guy get back to the feet if possible. I love working open guard standing passes. I don't think I am the only one either. In that situation, try working back to the closed guard if that is where you are comfortable working.