Class notes September 2011: lifts and getting to the outside

Standing clinch drill: Head control

Neck control

Shoulder control (underhook)

Arm control (overhook)

Both sides then Switch sides Learning points I picked up from here was about 3 points of pressure contact at all times. A new concept to my ears.

Take downs:

front body clinch

Body lift (chest to chest)

Double hip capture Single hip capture

Single leg capture Side body clinch double hip

Double leg (head in middle) Pass to side control The learning from these lifts we looked at was to do with my head and spine. Lee repeatedly emphasised a strong positive spine and for these to be as effective and efficient you need to get under their hips. The point of these moves is to disrupt their base by taking the feet off the floor. When, on the rare occasion the links of the chain connected, it felt simple and effortless. Mostly it felt a little cumbersome and awkward.