Matt Darcy teaches the jab during fundamental combative jiu-jitsu class. We use this to start the distance control thread we have been working on for the last two weeks.
Matt Darcy teaches the 2nd part of our thread. We use the jab to make our opponent predictable and give us a reactive shot opportunity to take our opponent down.
Date: 8/22/2018
Instructor: Matt Darcy
Location: Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu San Jose
In this part of the thread your opponent doesn't follow you to the ground and remains standing and punching. Matt Darcy controls the hips with his guard and uses a Power Sweep (aka Tripod Sweep) to sweep his pressuring opponent
Bellator MMA Veteran James Terry explains the difference between Proactive vs Reactive takedown setups to close distance when striking.
Date: 8/17/2018
Instructor: James Terry
Location: Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Pleasanton