There are a few reoccurring themes here at Damage Control MMA. One of which is the always controversial naming/renaming of techniques. So when Dave Johnson paired the naming of a technique with the assertion that he had invented invented it, we knew we were playing with fire.
Learn a Wrestler’s set up for the pinning hold known as the “Twister” in 10th Planet Jiu-jitsu and the Guillotine in it’s origins of Wrestling. Then watch as Eric Wahlin finishes his opponent with this very set up in an actual MMA Fight.
The Pirate’s Crucifix with Coach John Potenza. Yaaar gonna like this one Matey! CSW and CACC Coach John Potenza shows a Crucifix, Neck Crank Variation, Shoulder Lock, Elbow Lock, Wrist Lock and Triangle Choke Submission Chain from top Side Cross. Eee Gahds! That’s a lot of submissions to be sure.
An instructional video for the Snatch Single Leg is featured as well as an article discussing, breaking your boundaries, making new friends and creating new business opportunities as a Martial Arts Business Owner.
Join Damage Control MMA for a little bit of Triangle Choke Theory. Covered are anatomical positions of the Carotids, The Reverse and Standard Triangles, The Fist Triangle and the World’s first ever Chin Choke! Then sit back and enjoy as you watch Damage Control Technique applied in Real Submission Wrestling and MMA Fights!
Did I make the right choice? Did I push him too far and too hard? Only time will tell, and I will second guess myself until I know for sure, if I helped to make that kid stronger, or if I contributed to the ultimate demise of his self confidence.
Erik Paulson shares some running takedowns for MMA and Self Defense from his CSW playbook.
On a Tactical level we look at paradigm shifts. Sometimes, you get so stumped trying to untangle the limbs and levers, the weights and pulleys of a technique that you basically hit a dead end. A mental block if you will. When I experience these I usually try and attack the problem at the tactical level. That is, to look at the problem itself from a completely different vantage point.
Recently, we were asked to do a series on drills that could be done either solo or with a partner. CSW Coach Shane Taylor, the first student to graduate the CSW Coaching curriculum and earn his coaching certificate through us under Sensei Erik Paulson used to travel out of town frequently and during the first few years with us had made a similar request.
As a result, we had already put together a series of techniques that he could do in his hotel rooms on the road. It would seem that they weren’t too shabby as he used them to help build his foundation and eventually become one of our very best students.
Those of you who know how proficient Kiser is at using them and the hundreds of set ups he uses, know how useful this might be for him. Why do I post it here then when it will only make my life more miserable?
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