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TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR JIU JITSU FOOTPRINT

Updated: May 18, 2022

Footprint is critical to your success in the gentle art. A strong grip will help with submissions, takedowns and even when escaping from a dangerous situation. Any movement requires a good grip, it's the beginning of every fight. Even though this aspect is often overlooked in gyms, there are several exercises and techniques that strengthen your grip. Some tips and tricks can be worth more than strength. After all, this is the essence of the sport. We've separated some tips from the experts for you to get a grip of pliers. Check now how to evolve this part of your body.




HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR FOOTPRINT IN JIU JITU


  • Set aside one day a week to train Jiu-jitsu. This martial art works with intensity on the footsteps, anyone who has played with a Judo athlete knows this. In addition to improving your takedowns, you will learn new grips and techniques to break your opponent's grip.

  • The Russians introduced the belt grip in judo fights, but this technique is used in several Jiu Jitsu moves. Practice this position with your teacher, it can be very useful in sweeps and escapes from uncomfortable positions.

  • Strengthen your body. There are several exercises to strengthen the grip. Bar with the Kimono, rowing on the machine, among others. The grip is a more complex movement than you can imagine, it doesn't just involve the fingers and hand. Also train your forearm and always remember the footprints when pulling an iron. Know where to make the footprint. Just holding your opponent's kimono tightly can be a waste of energy. Each situation requires a different grip, always pay attention to the details of your teacher.

  • The technique for bursting a grip is just as important as keeping your opponent dominated.

  • An old technique used by judokas is tearing up newspaper. As strange as it may seem, it will strengthen your hand.

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