Ground Fighting

The following notes are the outline of a Ground fighting seminar given at GAMA onJanuary 22, 2000.

1. Historical background on grappling

2. Usage in Martial Arts training

3. Safety rules

4. THE BASICS

a. The Mount

b. The Guard

c. Side Mounts

5. Take down from the "low" position: Pushes-Pulls-Turns

6. Far Side attacks

7. Near Side attacks

8. T-shirt attacks

9. Scissors attacks

10. Choking attacks

11. Counters while in the Mount

12. Counters while in the Guard

Rules to remember
* Never go for a leg lock while opponent is on their back
** Never let any part of your body get near their teeth!
*** Never stick your head up high
**** Never commit your arms too deeply