Comments on: The MMA Prime Directive: Positional Dominance http://slcmma.com/the-mma-prime-directive-positional-dominance/ Exploring MMA and Jujitsu in Salt Lake City Utah Mon, 14 May 2012 21:42:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: BartB http://slcmma.com/the-mma-prime-directive-positional-dominance/comment-page-1/#comment-5833 BartB Fri, 12 Nov 2010 06:06:06 +0000 http://slcmma.com/?p=308#comment-5833 Pete - All elbow strikes except the 12 to 6 elbow strike(think of a clock) are legal. I agree - I love elbow strikes! Pete -

All elbow strikes except the 12 to 6 elbow strike(think of a clock) are legal.

I agree – I love elbow strikes!

]]> By: Pete Kauffer http://slcmma.com/the-mma-prime-directive-positional-dominance/comment-page-1/#comment-5670 Pete Kauffer Tue, 02 Nov 2010 23:50:09 +0000 http://slcmma.com/?p=308#comment-5670 Why, when in a dominant position, are elbows not used more? Are elbow strikes to the ribs, thighs, etc. illegal? Elbow strikes in self-defense are awesome weapons. Thanks, Pete Why, when in a dominant position, are elbows not used more? Are elbow strikes to the ribs, thighs, etc. illegal?

Elbow strikes in self-defense are awesome weapons.

Thanks,

Pete

]]> By: Footwork: Moving out of the line of attack | Utah Martial Arts http://slcmma.com/the-mma-prime-directive-positional-dominance/comment-page-1/#comment-3839 Footwork: Moving out of the line of attack | Utah Martial Arts Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:20:32 +0000 http://slcmma.com/?p=308#comment-3839 [...] we’ve been drilling footwork. Not only is footwork one of the most essential tools in achieving the prime directive, we’ve seen some great fights that have been won by superior footwork (Ex: BJ Penn vs Frankie [...] [...] we’ve been drilling footwork. Not only is footwork one of the most essential tools in achieving the prime directive, we’ve seen some great fights that have been won by superior footwork (Ex: BJ Penn vs Frankie [...]

]]> By: SLC MMA » Blog Archive » Footwork: Moving out of the line of attack http://slcmma.com/the-mma-prime-directive-positional-dominance/comment-page-1/#comment-3792 SLC MMA » Blog Archive » Footwork: Moving out of the line of attack Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:47:37 +0000 http://slcmma.com/?p=308#comment-3792 [...] we’ve been drilling footwork. Not only is footwork one of the most essential tools in achieving the prime directive, we’ve seen some great fights that have been won by superior footwork (Ex: BJ Penn vs Frankie [...] [...] we’ve been drilling footwork. Not only is footwork one of the most essential tools in achieving the prime directive, we’ve seen some great fights that have been won by superior footwork (Ex: BJ Penn vs Frankie [...]

]]> By: Josh Allred http://slcmma.com/the-mma-prime-directive-positional-dominance/comment-page-1/#comment-1535 Josh Allred Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:47:02 +0000 http://slcmma.com/?p=308#comment-1535 Was brought back to this because of tomorrows Diego vs Penn fight. While I expect a lot of flying fists from Diego and BJ to counter with his superior jab and timing, I think the fight will come down to positional dominance. I don't know if Diego can take him down but Penn is the best at 155 for punishing guys when he gets a good position. He's know for his dangerous guard because of his flexibility but his top/back control game is how he wins fights. He's also one of the best examples I think of a guy who uses his BJJ more as well as his wrestling to obtain top control. I think we'll see more BJJ like this as the game progresses, they'll use their guard to stand up or sweep instead of trying for submissions. Good wrestlers like Edgar and Griffin are already doing this and it's a good habit for MMA imo unless you have Maia-esque ridiculous BJJ. Was brought back to this because of tomorrows Diego vs Penn fight. While I expect a lot of flying fists from Diego and BJ to counter with his superior jab and timing, I think the fight will come down to positional dominance. I don’t know if Diego can take him down but Penn is the best at 155 for punishing guys when he gets a good position. He’s know for his dangerous guard because of his flexibility but his top/back control game is how he wins fights. He’s also one of the best examples I think of a guy who uses his BJJ more as well as his wrestling to obtain top control. I think we’ll see more BJJ like this as the game progresses, they’ll use their guard to stand up or sweep instead of trying for submissions. Good wrestlers like Edgar and Griffin are already doing this and it’s a good habit for MMA imo unless you have Maia-esque ridiculous BJJ.

]]> By: Alex DeSpain http://slcmma.com/the-mma-prime-directive-positional-dominance/comment-page-1/#comment-1489 Alex DeSpain Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:34:11 +0000 http://slcmma.com/?p=308#comment-1489 I completely agree that positional dominance is the key to winning in MMA. Whether standing or in the ground game, the person who controls position and maintains their dominance will comes out on top. Outside of the heavyweight, haymaker punch throwing matches, even matches which employ minimal technical moves always seem to go to those who employ the best control and position dominance inside of their game plan. I completely agree that positional dominance is the key to winning in MMA. Whether standing or in the ground game, the person who controls position and maintains their dominance will comes out on top. Outside of the heavyweight, haymaker punch throwing matches, even matches which employ minimal technical moves always seem to go to those who employ the best control and position dominance inside of their game plan.

]]> By: Steve Spencer http://slcmma.com/the-mma-prime-directive-positional-dominance/comment-page-1/#comment-1167 Steve Spencer Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:19:10 +0000 http://slcmma.com/?p=308#comment-1167 Excellent post! I completely agree with your points here. Even defensively it's all about position. I was teaching a class last night on what to do from someone's guard. I kept pounding into them: solid position. Start with a solid base. Posture up. Control the hips. These are the ways to get in the best "position". So you can attack and be attacked less from the person's guard. The next step is: How to I transition to an even better position (e.g. guard pass into side control.) Nicely done! Excellent post! I completely agree with your points here. Even defensively it’s all about position. I was teaching a class last night on what to do from someone’s guard. I kept pounding into them: solid position. Start with a solid base. Posture up. Control the hips.

These are the ways to get in the best “position”. So you can attack and be attacked less from the person’s guard. The next step is: How to I transition to an even better position (e.g. guard pass into side control.)

Nicely done!

]]> By: The MMA Prime Directive: Positional Dominance | Utah Martial Arts http://slcmma.com/the-mma-prime-directive-positional-dominance/comment-page-1/#comment-1156 The MMA Prime Directive: Positional Dominance | Utah Martial Arts Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:23:57 +0000 http://slcmma.com/?p=308#comment-1156 [...] This Article comes from SLC MMA To see the full original article click here [...] [...] This Article comes from SLC MMA To see the full original article click here [...]

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