Okay so I had intended this to be a series on book recommendations, but I am going to break that guideline for this post (may do so again but not often) to recommend a DVD. Yes, a DVD, as far as I know it is not available in a download form (something to consider Rory.)
My last two books certainly provide why things work but they are heavy into techniques as will some books in future posts but what I want to recommend here is a different approach – one that focuses on the principles and learning through active play.
I recommend: “Joint Locks: Learn to improvise joint locks under pressure.” By Rory Miller. Yes, Rory again – get used to it.
I have done Rory’s seminar on joint locks and I love his approach. Okay, it may be because it resonates with a lot of my own beliefs but its also is solid work.
The DVD walks through the seminar showing how joint locks work (giving you the principles) and then focuses on drills that train how to improvise joint locks in action. Joint locks can be something people have a hard time doing in action. I agree with Rory that the reason for this may just be how joint locks are taught.
My personal belief is one I think Rory would agree with is that joint locks are gifts. It is rude to try and take a gift before it is offered, and it is rude to turn a gift down when it is offered.
Too often people try to “get” a lock and fail to see when one is offered or see the opportunity too late.
This video hits the right approach and will help you if you’ve had no training in locks and will help you if you do, although you may have to empty your cup.
Great training and great information.
If you want to add locks into your training or you want to play with what you have already learned, then I highly recommend this DVD training.