Power Rides
Controls for the legs and upper body that let you hold a scramble before the pin is fully secured.
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Overview
Core Mechanics and Concepts
Alignment in power rides
How movement is created
Points do not mean control
Controlling the legs and hips vs the hips and shoulders
Climbing the ladder
Power ride vs allowing a reguard
Leg Controls
- Split
- Ride
- Turk
- Shelf
- Rear mount
Upper Body Controls
- Cross face
- Claw
- Open elbow
- Dagestani handcuff
- Half nelson
- Arm in cross face
- Rear naked control
- Rear mount hierarchy
Summary
Coaching Guide
Common entries and sequences
- From side control
- From mount
- From knee ride
- From rear mount
- From leg drag
- From smash pass
- From dope mount
- From body lock
Common problems and cues
Recommended games
Resources
- Power Ride: A New Philosophy on Pinning, Craig Jones (BJJ Fanatics)