While there’s loads of cool set ups for the triangle, unusual finishes and substitutes out there, it’s the fundamentals which need to be sorted before anything else, and whenever a triangle fails, it’s down to the fundamentals.
The simplest way to set up a triangle is to push you’re opponents arm back into their chest. Here, [...]

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Last Tuesday, Rob decided to try something new to entice more people down to the Tuesday sparring class – tight shorts.

I’m not convinced of the success rate he’s promised but I said I’d throw up the photo anyway
Colm
P.S. Are those awfully righteous shorts Rich is wearing?

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The necktie, or Thai Clinch, is predominantly used in MMA for striking, with under/overhooks used for takedowns mainly. However, in sub wrestling, people will grab the back of your head a lot. This is mainly because it’s easier to grab someone’s head than get a decent underhook, and holding on to [...]

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First ever match, Conor vs Rob (mpg, 3:03, 26.3MB)
You’ll note how fidgety both fighters are. This is normal when the four ounce gloves are used as getting hit hurts! Rob pulls his punches in the match and shortens the range of motion. It’s important that you train realistic range of motion punches, aiming to sting, [...]

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