Uchi Mata and Standing Dogfight
The standing underhook battle, using off-balancing (not a throw) to set up takedowns and back exposure.
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Overview
What is the standing dogfight?
Safety
- Reserve the right to fall
- Don't drag people on top of you
- FOOSH injuries and how to avoid them
Uchi mata as a destabilizer (not a throw)
Uchi mata is the hardest to throw with, but the most accessible.
Controlling the far arm
Difference between throw and destabilization.
Throws (and why we're not teaching them in class)
- Osoto gari
- Harai goshi
- Hane goshi
Core Mechanics and Concepts
Alignment in the standing dogfight
The underhook vs whizzer battle (standing)
Shoulders and head determines who's winning.
The dilemma
Destabilize, front headlock, shots (and move them forwards and backwards).
Types of underhooks
Uchi mata mechanics
How to throw and destabilize.
Where uchi mata sends them (quadpod, four points, mat return)
Offense (Underhook Player)
- Uchi mata as destabilizer
- Entries to RBL
- Entries to ankle picks
- Entries to snap down / front headlock
- Entries to double leg / leg tackles
Offense (Whizzer Player)
- Whizzer kick / uchi mata counter
- Transition to front headlock
Defense
Entries and Setups
Summary
Coaching Guide
Common entries and sequences
Common problems and cues
Recommended games
Resources
- Dogfight, Lachlan Giles (Submeta)
- The Fastest Way to Becoming Effective in Standing Position, John Danaher (BJJ Fanatics). Our recommended standing instructional. Wait for a sale before purchasing.