{"product_id":"how-non-athletes-win-at-bjj-dvd-by-hirokazu-takamoto","title":"How Non-Athletes Win at BJJ DVD by Hirokazu Takamoto","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTHE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES FOR GETTING STRONGER—EVEN WITHOUT NATURAL TALENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWORLD CHAMPION ACROSS THREE MAJOR ORGANIZATIONS\u003cbr\u003eTHE SECRETS BEHIND AN ALL-JAPAN GRAND SLAM!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHow can an ordinary person find a way to win?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eI was never blessed with extraordinary athletic ability or natural talent. Instead, I developed a style of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that works with the abilities I do have. That approach became “The Principles of Jiu-Jitsu.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn this Bottom Position edition, I explain the essential principles that can make you stronger even if you don’t possess exceptional natural gifts. — Hirokazu Takamoto, Head of Takamoto Dojo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e*Those blessed by the gods with exceptional talent may not need to follow these rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCONTENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e■ Principle 1: Make Contact with the Sole of Your Foot Before Pulling Guard\u003cbr\u003e• Don’t simply sit down without making contact\u003cbr\u003e• Place your foot on your opponent’s hip\u003cbr\u003e• Which foot should you use?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e■ Principle 2: Don’t Lie Back Without Establishing Grips\u003cbr\u003e• The danger of simply staying flat on your back\u003cbr\u003e• Entering seated guard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e■ Principle 3: Establish a Collar-and-Sleeve Grip\u003cbr\u003e• One hand on the collar near the collarbone; one hand using a pocket grip on the sleeve\u003cbr\u003e• Using your frame effectively\u003cbr\u003e• Techniques that take advantage of slack\u003cbr\u003e• Why use the pocket grip on the sleeve?\u003cbr\u003e• Choosing the right grips for the situation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e■ Principle 4: Keep Your Feet on Your Opponent\u003cbr\u003e• Don’t leave your feet on the mat\u003cbr\u003e• How to use your feet effectively\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e■ Principle 5: When Sliding Your Grip, Aim Above the Elbow\u003cbr\u003e• Why attacking the sleeve is high risk\u003cbr\u003e• Aim above the elbow\u003cbr\u003e• Post one hand on the mat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e■ Principle 6: Commit Fully to the Guard You Believe In\u003cbr\u003e• The concept of selection and focus\u003cbr\u003e• Developing a style built around finishing submissions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e■ Principle 7: Choose Guards That Trap and Control Your Opponent\u003cbr\u003e• Common examples of trapping guards\u003cbr\u003e• Using the gi to trap your opponent\u003cbr\u003e• The broader concept of trapping guards\u003cbr\u003e• Avoiding battles based purely on physical strength\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e■ Principle 8: Four Essential Submission Techniques\u003cbr\u003e• Key points of the armbar\u003cbr\u003e• Key points of the triangle choke\u003cbr\u003e• Key points of the armlock\u003cbr\u003e• Key points of the cross choke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e■ Principle 9: Know When to Abandon a Submission\u003cbr\u003e• Example: when to let go of an armbar\u003cbr\u003e• Example: when to let go of a triangle choke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e■ Principle 10: Master the Sweep\u003cbr\u003e• Using a sweep to escape a difficult situation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e■ Principle 11: After Sweeping, Control the Leg and Come Up\u003cbr\u003e• The definition of a sweep\u003cbr\u003e• From half guard\u003cbr\u003e• From pants-grip De La Riva guard\u003cbr\u003e• From X-guard\u003cbr\u003e• Using the lapel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e■ Principle 12: Don’t Fall Into the “Pharaoh” Posture\u003cbr\u003e• Why it eventually leads to getting submitted\u003cbr\u003e• Why you can’t return directly to guard\u003cbr\u003e• Challenge yourself to recover guard\u003cbr\u003e• Why staying flattened in turtle won’t improve your game\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Instructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBorn in 1976. Takamoto achieved the unprecedented feat of winning world championships under three major organizations. He has also completed the All-Japan Adult Black Belt Grand Slam and won ten consecutive All-Japan Masters championships. He is also well known as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor to Olympic judo gold medalists. A 7th-degree black belt in judo, Takamoto is the instructor and head of Takamoto Dojo for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. 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