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I am currently starting my class with no gi and today I trained and tried to got the lock down.
When I extended my legs to squeeze, I lost immediately the lock down. I am 6,23 foot (1,90m) tall, so I am wondering if this is not a problem for such technique.
Maybe I just have not to go too deep, but I think this will decrease my efficency for further techniques, isn't it?
I knew 10th Planet System needs as much flexibility as possible, but I hope my size will also not be problematic :)
hmm....i bet the guy is just to high up on you when you do it if that makes sense. If you have his right leg, make sure you bring your left leg over his right leg around the back of his knee and then do the lockdown and stretch him out. im 6' which isnt too tall but i go against guys much shorter than me usually and thats what i do. use your right hand to push on his hips and also keep him from getting to high up on you. i hope that helps and makes sense lol
My buddy is a 6'3 heavy weight and if anything his size has helped. Because of his size and strength hes not on the bottom a lot but in drills he doesnt have any problem pulling lockdown.
I have pretty lanky legs and I had the same problem at first. I just put in the reps and made sure I was squeezing my knees inward as tight as I could. Its all about the squeeze/clinch. Try clinching and extending and see how it works out for you.
Reps reps reps
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Originally Posted by NelsonLucca
Hey just listen to me I will tell you. I love lockdown. I also love Pizza. Its very good. But for real yo. Wear gi pants first. It will tighten your game up and you will be like Eddie. Eddie is a cool mother fucker. I love most kinds of dogs. I am around 5 foot 10 so my legs are longer than alot of guys. It seems like when your legs are longer and you try to extend all the way your foot and leg is just to damn long to keep their ankle hooked there. So listen I will tell you a secret. SQUEEZE. Boom I'm going for the whip up. Boom I'm going for the electric chair. Boom I'm going for the full guard. Boom I'm going for the godfather sweep. And just recently boom I'm going for the prison guard right into the the calf crank and if he rolls boom I roll into the truck and guess what I still got that bastard calf crank. I'm just a guy thats almost been training a year. I'm holding all types of blue belts in my lockdown. I get "hey you got a good lockdown" alot. I have to have my cup of coffee before I roll. It gives me energy. Stay away from Mcdonalds it will kill you. Do P90x it works. Enjoy your Jiu Jitsu and your life. Have fun with your Lockdown friend.
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What the???? Lol fair enough don
Waaouuuu... Renato? Are you there? lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Don Blankenship
You are right, with gi it is better (already practiced), but I thought Gi / no Gi would not have any influence on lock down.
I will try to change my position toward my partners, keep on squeezing and rep rep rep! Thanks all! :)
I never wear gi pants and my lockdown is fine. Granted I do rock the knee and ankle sleeves.
And this is very good example of why Don Blankenship is in the running for 10thplanetjj. com Poster of the Year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Don Blankenship
my cousin is 6'3" and nearly snaps my leg off with the lockdown. nearly s@#t my pants when he extends... reps i guess...
lmao, I just spit out Jalapeno and cheddar chips everywhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by ian quinto
and don, you when I was reading your post all i could think about was Jon Madden/Billy May's, BOOM, HE GOES FOR THE SWEEP! BOOM! CALF CRANK. BOOOOOOM HE GETS THE TAP.
Yeah, I was going to mention that. If you are taller than your opponent the lockdown tends to squezze lower, at the base of the calf muscle which can cause extreme pain for some people. The OP must not be doing it correctly... maybe just crossing his legs instead of a figure four with a grapevine?Quote:
Originally Posted by Shaughn
Eddie has said several times that the gi pants will help you to work the position more, hence more reps.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nanor
I don't know that height is an issue. I am 6'2" and have monkey legs and have no problems with the lockdown.
It sounds like you Started too low on his leg and probably only extended one leg. Ankle to ankle is the best. Also, your legs don't have to be straightened completely at the knee, you can squeeze with your knees bent (especially when you whip up you).
Also, when my lockdown slips off like that and I already have double unders, I usually go through the footwork and pop straight up to dogfight. Your double unders have to be perfect though. Anyone else do that?
Very interesting, because I thought that squeezing and extending legs was the same issue. I will try to separate both.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan Cook
Thanks to all of you for contribution!
I would like not only to write questions but directly be teached in some 10th Planet school, unfortunately I have to cross ocean...
Maybe one day!
amir is huge and he won a match because of the lockdown.
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Originally Posted by Nanor