Some sessions need more movement, not more techniques. That was the theme for a recent remote online submission grappling personal training session with Drum Fitness and Martial Arts in the Republic of Ireland. The lesson changed pace with a father and son pairing working on the traditional scarf-hold, also known in many grappling rooms as kesa gatame. Rather than treating it as a static pin, we used it as a live attacking position. The focus was simple: control the body,

Scarf-hold side control is a powerful position in submission grappling that offers control and multiple submission opportunities. In lesson three of my client’s first Submission Grappling Personal Training course, we focused on refining this position, transitioning between scarf-hold and back control, and exploring defenses. We also introduced no-hands sparring drills to emphasize hip movement and mobility, which are crucial for effective ground fighting. This post breaks dow