What is the best side to be on when you have the back in Jiu-Jitsu?
If you’re on your underhook side, this is known as the under side.
If you’re on the side where your arm is over the shoulder, this is known as the over side.
In the past the under side was considered the weak side, and the over side was considered the strong side.
This is so outdated and couldn’t be further from the truth. Both offer their own techniques and advantages specific to each side.
If anything, I’d consider the under side the stronger side overall.
This is because you simply have more options available from the under side.
From the under side, you have the Kimura grip Armbar and the straitjacket arm trapping system.
Additionally, it’s generally slightly easier to hit Bow & Arrow Chokes because it’s your top leg you need to bring over the shoulder for a Bow & Arrow Choke, rather than the bottom leg.
However, it is generally easier to escape your opponent’s back control from their under side, rather than their over side.
Pros and cons to everything!
Check out my video on the straitjacket back attack system. You’ll love it:
ARE YOU A CRA*PY TRAINING PARTNER?
Being a good training partner isn’t just about being present on the mats.
It’s about training in such a manner that you’re actively contributing to your training partners’ growth. Or at least not taking away from it.
And many people think they’re good training partners – when, in fact… They are cra*py ones.
That’s why I’ve filmed a video all about what it means to be a terrible training partner.
Here’s the list. Do you make any of these mistakes?
1. Being reckless
2. Having poor hygiene
3. Bragging about submitting your training partners
4. Being jealous of a training partner’s belt promotion
5. Freaking out at accidental hits
6. Not adjusting to size differences
7. Not adjusting intensity
8. Sh*t talking behind someone’s back
9. Freaking out at „cheap submissions“
Watch the video below for my full breakdown of these mistakes:
