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.
The point is, Martial Arts still have a very practical and important role to play in defensive tactics and street self defense. Whether you train in arts designed specifically for this purpose or those with more “sport” orientation, they will all contribute to better coordination, timing, distance, awareness, and fighting spirit.
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!
Listen up Yo! Ya’ll need to shut your pie holes and drink from the well of wisdom. This ain’t no garden variety coolaid. This is the real deal. Too strong for your candy @$$es? Well that’s just too bad. The truth hurts like the taste of a 4 oz. MMA glove in your mouth. MMA [...]
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.
I’ve been saving this little beauty for a rainy day. And seeing as how it’s been a little quiet around the vlog as of late, I thought, it’s a perfect time to unleash some more pain. I mean, sharing is caring right? Ever since I first read about the Gotch Toe Hold, I’ve been interested [...]
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