Issue 118
Greg Jackson is the most sought-after trainer in MMA. Here he teaches you how to mix up your martial arts skills.
SKILL: SIDE MOUNT TO LEG TRAP MOUNT
1: Greg starts the move from side mount. Julie has her right leg up and pushes her forearm into the neck of Greg to block him from transitioning to mount.
2: Greg drops his hip down and grabs Julie’s ankle.
3: Reverse view of step two.
4: He then places her right foot between his legs.
5: Julie raises her left knee up to try and stop the oncoming transition to the mount.
6: Greg pushes the knee down, stopping that block from Julie. Bringing his right leg up, Julie blocks again by pushing the knee.
7: As Greg releases the knee he quickly pivots his shin and foot over the top of Julie’s leg.
8: Greg maneuvers his leg around Julie’s knee, grapevines in and finishes the transition by basing out with his hands.
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