North-south turning drill
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This is a drill I made up a few hours ago.
It's primary goal is to build up strong turns.
A side-effect proved to be that the one holding get some grip training.
In the pictures I'm not warmed up, used to the drill or anything. Due to this we used a grip that made it pretty easy for me to turn around. Having the Gi on makes it easier for the grip-holder to keep the grip even though I'm twisting myself. First time you do this drill start with the grip shown in the pictures and then get firmer and firmer grips.
Maybe something like this.
Grip 1. Firm grips with outstretched arms on each shoulder. (As shown in pictures)
Grip 2. Grab the arms.
Grip 3. Pin arms and elbows to the ground.
Grip 4. Plant forearms on shoulders. Grip with hands on something like.. lapels, belt or extra skin on stomach (if no-gi)
Grip 5. Full north-south position.
Gripd 6. North-south position with lapels stretched under armpits.
And so on.
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Start Position
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Shrimping
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Still shrimping
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The turn
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Start position again
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Other side shrimping
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The last turn
After this you go back to the other side and repeat.
Try different grips out.
























Comments
Just dont get used shrimping with ur back facing the opponent...
The strong man is not the one who wrestles, but controls himself in a fit of rage.

LOL now you tell us
Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying "I will try again tomorrow"
well.. shrimping against an opponent behind you sounds really stupid and to be honest it doesn't really matter when looking on this drill cause it's a strength and movement drill. please try it with the different grips and tell me/us what you thought of it.
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