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Keeper · 10-25-2003, 06:43 AM

Hi Guys

I'm sure this subject has come up before, but I was wondering what people's thoughts and more importantly experiences are with virticle gappling situations.

I was always taught to strike before attempting a leverage or armbar, to loosen the guy up - baring in mind that if somebody is grabbing you with intent to hurt or kill you, they will be using one hell of an adrenalized grip!
I also know from experience (play fighting and training in the gym) that it is very difficult to pull-off without striking.

So... what are other people's experiences? Anybody been in a 'live' situation where they had to lever and arm? Does anybody feel they can lock and lever without striking?

Thanks a lot for your replies

Keeper

10-25-2003, 06:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Keeper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: England Posts: 74 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Striking Before Locking/leveraging Hi Guys I'm sure this subject has come up before, but I was wondering what people's thoughts and more importantly experiences are with virticle gappling situations. I was always taught to strike before attempting a leverage or armbar, to loosen the guy up - baring in mind that if somebody is grabbing you with intent to hurt or kill you, they will be using one hell of an adrenalized grip! I also know from experience (play fighting and training in the gym) that it is very difficult to pull-off without striking. So... what are other people's experiences? Anybody been in a 'live' situation where they had to lever and arm? Does anybody feel they can lock and lever without striking? Thanks a lot for your replies Keeper __________________ Find Your Path in Life and Walk it Let Challenge be Your Teacher The Hard Way is The Best Way