As a 6'2" 290lbs 3-stripe blue belt, I have lately found that I have begun to build a game revolving around Butterfly guard and Half guard (and its variations). The way I got here was that while I was a white belt, I was repeatedly told that most guys my size struggled when they were put on their back and I experienced this first hand when I competed. It was suggested to me that I should get comfortable working off my back in order to be prepared for a worst-case scenario when sparring/competing. One thing that became quickly apparent was that most guys in my division had very big midsections so Closed Guard wasn't possible most of the time. I began looking into Butterfly Guard and enjoyed the simplicity of the basic hook sweep from the position and the fact that I could hit it against strong guys even if they were 50+lbs heavier than me. I then would start all my sparring rounds from Butterfly Guard and found that Half Guard was a natural option when I began to get passed and would allow me to regain butterfly guard again easily. I would then switch my focus between those two guards while also exploring sweeps and submissions from both. By the time I became a blue belt, I ended up getting a meniscus tear which made me rely on my half guard more while my injured leg was weak and learned about Deep Half, Knee Shield, Lockdown, Octopus Guard, and Butterfly Half Guard. As I got to late stage blue belt, I started watching a lot of instructional videos focused on those positions to learn key details of how to hold those positions, how to sweep, how to transition, and how to attack from those positions. I began to watch a lot more concept focused videos to understand the why rather than the how behind various techniques. I also began helping with the kids classes (as my kids started to train as well) and all of those actions resulted in my game improving noticeably within a year or so. Oh yeah and I started watching a lot of Bulletproof for BJJ ;P
When I played poker, to prioritize study, I would look at the most common spots that occurred and how much EV impact it had. So for BJJ, guard play top and bottom would probably be the most common, but the highest EV spots would be spots where the most subs occur, so maybe back control. Just something to consider, since the BJJ gametree is so massive.
I have a great top game despite being average sized but i dont have a high rate of subs. Im the lay and pray guy and it broke my heart when i realized that. My comp scores look pretty wicked though when you win 20-2
As a 6'2" 290lbs 3-stripe blue belt, I have lately found that I have begun to build a game revolving around Butterfly guard and Half guard (and its variations). The way I got here was that while I was a white belt, I was repeatedly told that most guys my size struggled when they were put on their back and I experienced this first hand when I competed. It was suggested to me that I should get comfortable working off my back in order to be prepared for a worst-case scenario when sparring/competing. One thing that became quickly apparent was that most guys in my division had very big midsections so Closed Guard wasn't possible most of the time. I began looking into Butterfly Guard and enjoyed the simplicity of the basic hook sweep from the position and the fact that I could hit it against strong guys even if they were 50+lbs heavier than me. I then would start all my sparring rounds from Butterfly Guard and found that Half Guard was a natural option when I began to get passed and would allow me to regain butterfly guard again easily. I would then switch my focus between those two guards while also exploring sweeps and submissions from both. By the time I became a blue belt, I ended up getting a meniscus tear which made me rely on my half guard more while my injured leg was weak and learned about Deep Half, Knee Shield, Lockdown, Octopus Guard, and Butterfly Half Guard.
As I got to late stage blue belt, I started watching a lot of instructional videos focused on those positions to learn key details of how to hold those positions, how to sweep, how to transition, and how to attack from those positions. I began to watch a lot more concept focused videos to understand the why rather than the how behind various techniques. I also began helping with the kids classes (as my kids started to train as well) and all of those actions resulted in my game improving noticeably within a year or so.
Oh yeah and I started watching a lot of Bulletproof for BJJ ;P
Literally never clicked so fast 💨
Another podcast!! Let's goo
When I played poker, to prioritize study, I would look at the most common spots that occurred and how much EV impact it had. So for BJJ, guard play top and bottom would probably be the most common, but the highest EV spots would be spots where the most subs occur, so maybe back control. Just something to consider, since the BJJ gametree is so massive.
These are absolute gold
I appreciate the gamer references 🫡
I have a great top game despite being average sized but i dont have a high rate of subs. Im the lay and pray guy and it broke my heart when i realized that. My comp scores look pretty wicked though when you win 20-2
I been looking for a video like this!
You have found it
Love the podcast bois oss
You guys are great.
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I needed this so bad. Ty!😅