
Originally Posted by
AJ Camacho
The only downside to it is that higher ranking dudes will constantly re-teach you how to take the back since they don't assume that you were intentionally going high on the back to secure the arm bar.
This this this. They don't understand our 'deadzone' theory. They just see you leaving mount or back, which they see as the most dominant position, instead of transitioning to spiderweb, a more dominant position.
I would agree with them if it wasn't for the deep muthafuckin hook. We do not transition without it. And once it's applied, the only thing the opponent can do is defend it. Or tap. Or go to the er.
And on Eddie's point on grabbing the leg. Rhonda was as big as and probably stronger than Sarah, not to mention technically superior, so she was fine. But if your opponent is bigger and stronger(Cyborg) with technique. Never let them get back on top. It's allowing an unnecessary fight.