new rubbger guard stuff? innovation? OPEN!

[Roach Clip [Mark Torres]]

shap actually trained at 10th planet hollywood for a while from my understanding

I saw in the previously posted link that he had "trained at HQ for a few months". That's very different than being a resident 10th Planet student under Eddie or one of his instructors and rolling on a consistent basis with students very well versed in the 10th Planet system. That's why even some of the other guys on here are pointing out the flaws in the flow from the video and how it's simply impractical.

[Roach Clip [Mark Torres]]

If I remember correctly it was because you pass up to many other higher percentage opportunities getting into this guard. It was looked at and critiqued by a few of 10th Planet's higher ranks. It's been about a year ago so I'm not possitive on all of the specifics.

Andrew hit it on the head here. 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu may look cool, however it is not about doing what looks cool. It's about doing what works. It's about hitting the highest percentage moves. Ask Eddie or any of the instructors, they'll tell you the same thing.

[Brent Smith]

I thought experimenting would be more encouraged...

If someone puts in the reps and can use it at a high level I will gladly eat my words.

[Andrew Maxwell]

Watch at the 1:30 mark, he passes up what looks like a guaranteed triangle. I mean it's right there and he just ignores it to be fancy and innovative. Being innovative doen't just mean coming up with something new, it means coming up with something new, effective, and efficient.

[Roach Clip [Mark Torres]]

Exactly right bro.

[Jonathan Wylie]

It was looked at and critiqued by a few of 10th Planet's higher ranks.

end of story!!

[Jonathan Wylie]

I could see how this would work perfectly if your opponent has a paralysis in his right arm.