I always find it hard to go balls out and do take downs during competitions knowing that you still have to be fresh for the next rounds to come. With a debate over pulling or jumping guard or going for the first two points with throws and takedowns, I honestly prefer to choose the former especially with strong and fresh opponents. It is a different story though if it is a tired opponent.
These Ricardo Calvacanti traps from the closed guard tell me that I’m not in a bad spot after all when I pull guard.
So are you still going for takedowns or pulling guard?
OSS and roll boys and girls!!
