YKF: Senior – Controlling Techniques

• The aim is for the techniques to be applied whilst minimising the chances of injuring your opponent.
• Some techniques can be done against the first attack, others are more easily applied against a 2nd attack. The Impulses given below are only there as a guide. Most of the techniques can be done from a variety of entries and impulses.
• Most techniques can be used as both controls and takedowns, although there are a few that can only be used as one or the other.
• Students should look to understand the context of where each technique is strong and weak to be aware of when it is appropriate to use.
• Aim for: Intercept – Position – Submission

Criteria for Controlling:

1. Control their ability to articulate their spine and pelvis. After a Takedown (TD) use Ground Control Position.
2. Control how much pain/pressure you are applying – no accidental damage!
3. You should ideally be able to move a person from one place to another when controlling.
4. If it’s not working, change. Do not fight or force the technique.