Riding Opponent for Control

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Channel: welcomematstevescott · 2014 · Sports

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An integral part of controlling an opponent is the ride. A ride is a controlling position that is fluid, moving and adaptable. Knowing how to ride is essential in any form of grappling. Knowing how to ride an opponent will control his movement and his position and enable you to set him up for a submission technique, pin or finishing hold. Like wrestling, a ride in grappling must control the opponent's movement; but unlike wrestling where points are scored for riding or a pin can be a result of a ride, we don't get points for riding an opponent in submission grappling, judo or sambo, so a ride in grappling must set the opponent up for a finishing technique or hold. For more on rides, refer to WINNING ON THE MAT by Steve Scott and published by Turtle Press.

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