What do you think about the classical BJJ Self Defense stuff? I don’t like it, and I think BJJ has much better techniques to deal with modern day self-defense scenarios. In my YouTube miniseries, I will show 1 classical technique in each episode and I will explain why it doesn’t work. Then I will show you a modern, simple and realistic approach to dealing with this certain attack. In this video, I will explain the defense against a Rear Bear Hug when your opponent is grabbing under your arms. If you have questions just put them in the comments and if you like my videos please subscribe to my YouTube channel.
In my curriculum, I too have replaced a lot of the “BJJ self-defense” with, primarily, basic wrestling.
I find it annoying that in this one area of BJJ, people don’t think the art should evolve. In reality, it’s the area of BJJ that needs the most improvement.
So I applaud any BJJ instructor who makes an honest effort to teach responses that are a little more practical and realistic!
Lower your level, hips down and out, two on one to break the grip. The key is to move away as you lower your level and are working on breaking the grip.
