Class 2-2-25: Front Headlock Attacks: Zangief and Python Suplex. Darce, Arm-in Guillotine and Octopus Guard Drill

Front Headlock Attacks 

The majority of this class is focused on attacks, both standing and on the ground, originating from the front headlock. The front headlock (FHL) is one of the most controlling and adaptable grips. Anytime we can get within hand fighting range and we find our head above our opponents we should secure the FHL and immediately knockdown, takedown or look to submit our opponent.  

Zangief 

A classic Sambo throw. Best hit from the Russian arm tie. Like all sacrifice throws requires very little energy.   

Python
A very high percentage take down requiring little strength. Lands in the ideal position to attack with several chokes including the Darce, reverse arm triangle and the Guillotine. 

Kandaly/100%

A reverse full nelson, the Kandaly (shackles) technique is a flexible addition to the arsenals of all grapplers.  The Kandaly can be used as: defense from shots and the fireman's carry, as a reversal from the bottom or in combination with the arm-in guillotine as a sweep or submission and a as submission from the mount. 

Darce

One of the most successful attacks of the last decade. A fast attack from the FHL, half guard top and while scrambling. Works in combination with almost all other chokes. 

Octopus Guard 

An unusual position and not widely used, although Craig Jones has made it's popularity increase recently. The Octopus guard is a fantastic defensive position with many benefits that are not offered in a standard half or full guard, not the least of which is the fact your face is fully protected from strikes. In todays class our students took turns working from the bottom looking for back takes and reversals in a playful way. Because this a relatively unexplored position todays goal is keep an open mind and look for possible new techniques. 

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Class Syllabus  

Round 1. Boxing Warmup: Shuffling footwork and basic combos/defensive moves. 3:00 min 

Round 2. Boxing Warmup: Shuffling and Circling Footwork 3:00 min

Round 3x2. Patty Cake 1-2, 1-4-3. 1-3, 2-3-2B-3,  bob and weave x 10 ea 3:00 min

Round 4 Boxing Vectors and Dipping out Partner Drill: Alternate getting off-line and throwing combo at partner, dip out behind a long guard and defend. 3:00 min (Practice defense of straight punches first) 

Round 5 Hand fighting, Arm drags 3:00 min 

Round 6.  Low High Low Drill. Single leg shot/Clinch/Single leg chain drill 3:00 min 

Review: Straight leg throws from previous week (Pod Sod) elbow weave/cross wrist->fujiwara &duck, knock down, Russian 

Technique Lesson #1:  Knock Down to FHL (Russian Roll/Python), Zangief  

Technique Lesson #3: Marce/Darce, Arm-in Guillotine 

Drill: Octopus Guard (Students take turns starting in Octopus and exploring sweep concepts) 

End of Lesson: Rolling 

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