In this video, we take a first look at a series of pins I've been using successfully - starting in side control, we can transition to knee on belly, scarfhold, mount or the back. The key is to not desperately hold onto one position, but switch positions when necessary and keep your opponent pinned one way or the other at all times.
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A.A.H. (Abandon All Hope) Pinning Sys...
In this video, we look at one potential chain of pins, starting from Side Control, transitioning to Knee on Belly (and back to Side Control if needed), and then finally ending up in mount.
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A.A.H. (Abandon All Hope) Pinning Sys...
In this video, we look at a second potential chain of pins, starting from Side Control, transitioning to Knee on Belly, and then potentially getting the back control if our opponent runs away - some practitioners will now seek to run to turtle, especially if they're happy to initiate a scramble o...
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A.A.H. (Abandon All Hope) Pinning Sys...
In this video, we look at one of my most successful backtakes, along with a back control to Crucifix trap - I've had great success implementing both of these options against fellow black belts; both options are typically unexpected by opponents if they've never encountered them before!
