It is clearly understood in all sports and self-defense that there are whole-body movements and positions of leverage that enable control and the ability to manipulate consequent outcomes.
These movements and positions need to be taught specifically and practised repeatedly in order to enhance the effectiveness of applications that are more conclusive/submissions in the jiu-jitsu arena.
you need to remember the old adage which is “Position before submission”. Note, that you will most likely not achieve a submission if you are not in a position to do so.
This is why module 1 is all about learning drills and a series of fundamental JJ movements and positions.
Requirements
You should have to consult with your doctor before embarking on this sort of training and always maintain a great respect for your training partner(s) by considering all of their physical needs.
You should note that the various series and drills can be modified or omitted to accommodate a variety of real needs or perceived limitations.
Simon Sherbourne began training in Odo Sensei's OKKKF in 1986. He has been teaching martial arts in London, Ontario, Canada since 1992, and founded the WKKJO in 2012 and has been working with the RHKK-O since 2020. Sherbourne has a Master of Education in Curriculum Studies, 7th Dan Black Belt (under Hanshi Seikichi Odo) in Okinawa (Ryukyu)...