The Clinch

I would like to talk about "The Clinch" which we work from alot. Why? Most striking based combat arts are only geared toward sending a powerful kick or punch to there opponent. When they are close enough to strike you, you are close enough to strike them. That is the problem with a striking based art. ONE lucky shot from your opponent and bad things can happen.

With BDJJ and other grappling arts we are either comfortably away from the contact strikes or in "the clinch" rendering the striking art ineffective at that point. If someone tells you they can't be placed in the clinch, they have a grandiose opinion of their abilities or they have never seen a real fight let alone been in one. So keep in mind you are either all the way out or all the way in. The transition from either point is where practice and mat time works timing, footwork, technique and speed. I plan to work this on Saturday's class so be ready.
Peace.