Using the rope-escape (diary entry)

                                05.06.2024 My client from Drum Martial Arts and Fitness in Ireland came to the end of this six lesson stack of teaching consultancy. We are still covering the teen group of his classes. I am happy to hear that his live fence games are a success. These have proven to be great skill development exercises, emphasising cooperation and spacial awareness. We discussed my recent podcast interview with Lee Hasdell and the Global MMA rules that offer a rope-escape option in their matches. This is in line with old catch wrestling and appears in today's pro wrestling. A fighter caught in a submission has an option to grab a rope, if they can reach it, rather than tap out. There are arguments for and against it. I put it that there are many things contained within combat sports that aren't really in alignment with the spirit of the game but nevertheless are consistently used. Consider using the penalty area to escape a compromising hold in submission grappling or holding in the clinch to survive to the bell in boxing. At least, it could be argued, the rope-escape makes is something of a noble decision for the fighter to continue. However, it can provide a useful idea for self-defence scenario work. When pressure-testing, a student caught in a compromised position can be given the objective to escape to a certain part of the room, reach something that symbolises an alarm of some sort or reaches a weapon. These games can be deconstructed, reduced or layered. https://clubbchimera.com/services/