Originally Posted by
James O'Brien II
For the most part. The point system makes sense and is relative to obtaining the finish.
I preach position before submission. And if you obtain proper position prior to your submission. You are likely gaining points, because the point system, for the most part, makes sense.
When I compete. The majority of my finishes come after I have built a 7 to 9 point lead. Not only does that put me in a dominant position physically. But my opponent is scrambling to get back in the game. More opportunities to finish are exposed. I also have a sense of pride in saying I was up 9 points to 0 before I ultimately submitted my opponent to take home the 1st place medal.
This is a sport. Not a pissing contest xD
Similar to asking a wrestler if he goes for the takedown or goes for the pin on his way to a state championship..
What if you are a bottom player? Points are given for a lot of dominant positions. Usually I'm the smaller, weaker opponent. I have to count strictly on my game, which is usually all from the bottom. I love spiderweb, gangsta lean, skydive...I like the top game, but I can't expect to always get there in an absolute match against a 200lb chick. It's gonna be lockdown, rubberguard, etc.
Correct, it is a sport. If all you care about is winning, that's awesome, do you. Points all day and a sub if you can get it. I personally want to win for real, a submission. To legitimately get the in a position where they're going to sleep or getting a limb broken...now to me, that is a flipping win.
Well, to be honest James, I have never been to a wrestling state championship. But of course they will have to be on the ground before either person can even get a pin. I would assume they would get the pin ASAP and not stall or try to get in other positions if they're close to getting the pin, or ESP if they have a time limit.
Bookmarks