Thoughts on this lockdown defense?

Here's Lovato's personal approach to dealing with lockdown. Thoughts and feedback?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZAAK6o6bps

Since I'm training at Lovato's, this will likely be the first thing people do if I try a lockdown.

I'm pretty sure there is a thread where this is discussed right after metamoris was on but in saying that. it's not a new pass at all. if they do this, you still have quarter guard and you can work on getting half guard back from there.

If they keep on doing it. work for underhooks first and then throw the lockdown on tight.

also remember that you should keep your elgs butterflied until they try and move, and then you straighten out your legs to put them off balance.

Mostly though its just getting those underhooks and getting your side.

Good luck

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Originally Posted by Isaac Atley

I'm pretty sure there is a thread where this is discussed right after metamoris was on but in saying that. it's not a new pass at all.

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I'm slowing chewing my way through the archives, but haven't run into this yet. The video comments says it's called Twister Pass, but I don't usually put much stock in youtube comments.

As far as I'm aware it's twister half. It's not just a move, it is a position. There are heaps of things you can do from there.

Control his upper body. Whether you have an under or overhook, own it. Don't let him turn to twister smash pass.

if they do get to that point and there not staying deep when there cross bodied lots of people leave there neck open to grab around. I would assume in the Gi you could grab a lapel and really use that to your advantage.

I like Lovatch, but he's not from Brazil

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Originally Posted by Mojoplata

I like Lovatch, but he's not from Brazil

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Yes, but he LOOKS like he's from Brazil! I wonder if he can do the accent :)

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Originally Posted by Craig Murray

Yes, but he LOOKS like he's from Brazil! I wonder if he can do the accent :)

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As long as I don't have to watch him to tug there

http://youtu.be/HmEWuQ8raL4

Eddie talks about the Buttock Compressor as being the best lockdown defense technique

There is no defense for the lockdown when that's where you want to be and force it upon them. Don't believe me? Ask Royler, or just give Eddie Bravo a roll :)

I like to "try" and throw in the Apollo choke if they switch to twister side.

I like back stepping as soon as the lock, then passing like reverse half. As long as you control their bottom leg, you're good. Works for me, even against better guys.