Visual Guide to Integrating a New No-Gi Technique
We'll use the Kimura from Closed Guard as our example throughout this guide.
(Weeks 1-2)
Dive deep into expert breakdowns. Focus on grips, body positioning, setups, and finishes.
🎯 Example Focus: Note Kimura details like hip angle & grip variations.Get personalized tips. Ask about common pitfalls and high-percentage setups they recommend.
🎯 Example Focus: "Coach, any tips for finishing the Kimura on stronger opponents?"Accelerate learning with focused, one-on-one feedback and tailored drills.
🎯 Example Focus: Dedicate a session to Kimura entries and troubleshooting.(Weeks 2-4, Ongoing)
Utilize your 20 min daily dedicated practice time during class for these drills.
Build muscle memory. Break down the technique into small parts and rep them slowly and perfectly.
🎯 Example Focus: Drill Kimura: posture break -> isolate arm -> figure-four -> hip shift -> finish.Partner provides predictable, light resistance to help you feel common counters and solidify control.
🎯 Example Focus: Partner slightly stiffens arm or tries to hide hand during Kimura attempt.(Weeks 3-8, Ongoing)
Start in the target position. Your goal: hit the new technique. Partner's goal: escape/pass. Reset.
🎯 Example Focus: Start in closed guard, hunt for the Kimura. Partner defends realistically.Lower intensity (30-50%). Focus on smooth transitions and finding opportunities for the technique naturally.
🎯 Example Focus: Look for Kimura openings as they arise, don't force. Chain with other moves.Test under pressure. Set small goals (attempts, securing grip, finishing). Don't get discouraged by initial failures.
🎯 Example Focus: Aim to attempt Kimura setups 2-3 times per roll from closed guard.If available, participate in specific training games (e.g., "subs from guard only") to focus your efforts.
🎯 Example Focus: "Guard attacks only" round? Perfect time to work that Kimura!How to weave this into your 4 days + open mat schedule with ~20min dedicated time: