CATCHING a PUNCH and easy takedown

Catching a hooked punch with snake hand and wizza. The follow up takedown gives immediate leverage and mechanical advantage via head control with a trip.

A good teacher knows that he or she is improving the lives of many rough diamonds. Not condemning faults.

When a young (or sometimes old) inexperienced student appears seeking instruction and training, among the general observations are:

What are the preconceived ideas and expectations?
Does commitment and time match up to the goals?
Does the student have competition aspirations?
What is the general character across time?
Does the character change under pressure or external influence?
How does the student relate to others and certain fight circumstances?
The presence of respect and humility?
Ability to handle power?
Attitude towards money and payments?
The handling of the tongue?

Every day is a step in the journey – keep moving forward.

"The Longest Fight" by Jim Taousanis