Uchi Mata and Standing Dogfight
Overview
Section titled “Overview”What is the standing dogfight?
Section titled “What is the standing dogfight?”Safety
Section titled “Safety”- Reserve the right to fall
- Don’t drag people on top of you
- FOOSH injuries and how to avoid them
Uchi mata as a destabilizer (not a throw)
Section titled “Uchi mata as a destabilizer (not a throw)”Uchi mata is the hardest to throw with, but the most accessible.
Controlling the far arm
Section titled “Controlling the far arm”Difference between throw and destabilization.
Throws (and why we’re not teaching them in class)
Section titled “Throws (and why we’re not teaching them in class)”- Osoto gari
- Harai goshi
- Hane goshi
Core Mechanics and Concepts
Section titled “Core Mechanics and Concepts”Alignment in the standing dogfight
Section titled “Alignment in the standing dogfight”The underhook vs whizzer battle (standing)
Section titled “The underhook vs whizzer battle (standing)”Shoulders and head determines who’s winning.
The dilemma
Section titled “The dilemma”Destabilize, front headlock, shots (and move them forwards and backwards).
Types of underhooks
Section titled “Types of underhooks”Uchi mata mechanics
Section titled “Uchi mata mechanics”How to throw and destabilize.
Where uchi mata sends them (quadpod, 4 points, mat return)
Section titled “Where uchi mata sends them (quadpod, 4 points, mat return)”Offense (Underhook Player)
Section titled “Offense (Underhook Player)”- Uchi mata as destabilizer
- Entries to RBL
- Entries to ankle picks
- Entries to snap down / front headlock
- Entries to double leg / leg tackles
Offense (Whizzer Player)
Section titled “Offense (Whizzer Player)”- Whizzer kick / uchi mata counter
- Transition to front headlock
Defense
Section titled “Defense”Entries and Setups
Section titled “Entries and Setups”Summary
Section titled “Summary”Coaching Guide
Section titled “Coaching Guide”Common entries and sequences
Section titled “Common entries and sequences”Common problems and cues
Section titled “Common problems and cues”Recommended games
Section titled “Recommended games”Resources
Section titled “Resources”- Dogfight, Lachlan Giles (Submeta)
- The Fastest Way to Becoming Effective in Standing Position, John Danaher (BJJ Fanatics) — Steve’s favorite standing instructional. Do not pay full price for it, wait for a sale.