Using your head as base in BJJ

Using your head as base in BJJ

Sometimes, using your head as base in BJJ is necessary and extremely beneficial. Especially in the mount position. Futhermore, you use your hands as a base of support every day. So why not use your head as well? Most beginning Jiu-Jitsu students instinctively use their hands as a base of support and post them on the mat to preserve their balance as they grapple. Don’t forget however, that your HEAD (in particular your forehead) is your third hand. And that can also be used to post on the mat to preserve your balance. Always remember, if you use your head to post on the mat instead of a hand, one of your hands will now be free to perform other tasks. This works particularly well in half guard passing as well where an extra hand can greatly facilitate passing tough opponents. In the mount, using your head as base allows your hands to attack the neck and choke. Next time you step on the mats, remember that in everyday life you have two hands, but in Jiu-Jitsu you have three! Here our Savarese BJJ Academy (www.bergencountybjj.com) student Ivette uses this principle for victory in one of her matches.