One of the compliments I get frequently is “You have really strong grips!”
I’m not sure that’s accurate, but it’s always nice hearing that my grips are strong.
It is nice having grips that seem unbreakable and often times it gives the illusion of incredible strength. Black belts know, however, that it’s not necessarily about grip strength but rather, it’s how you leverage your hands and wrists.
Let’s talk about grips for a second.
Why are grips important?
Well, it’s because they allow you to control another person. Grips are usually the first line of control on a person or thing. In order to attempt any technique, you need grips first.
Without grips, you cannot attack effectively. Sure, there are handicapped jiu-jitsu practitioners who can attack effectively but the reality is, the full use of one’s hands are much more effective than any adaptation for physical inability.
So why is grip strength important?
For one, grip strength is important for overall health. Second, grip strength is important in jiu-jitsu for maintaining control so you can attack. As a matter of fact, when you’re in defensive mode, what is usually the first line of defense? Break the grips!
Now, I just mentioned “grip strength” but the reality is it’s not strength at all. The reality is, strong grips are important but what’s even more important is how you leverage your body and your grip in order to give the appearance of super-human strength.
That’s what this email is about.
Below the paywall, you’re going to find out tips and tricks to make your grips appear much stronger than they actually are.
I’m going to show you how to leverage the position of your arms and further, little things that you can do to make your opponent feel incapable of breaking your grips (because you’re making them weaker). These tricks will allow you to control your opponent much more effectively with very little effort.
Ready to dive in? Let’s GO!
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