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Old 10-17-2007, 10:58 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RiveraRa View Post
I agree in that it is good for your technique. You are able to practice the technique slower with more precision and more reps. More reps = muscle memory.

But I completely disagree in that "as a result you wont need much power..." Your technique might be good but until you are grabbing a resisting opponents arm you'll never know what it is like. What good is your technique if they rip their arm right our of your grip? Or what if they counter your throw and end up throwing you? Until you can get the "feel" for their weight, center of gravity, and such (with a resisting opponent) your technique is incomplete.

Reality - My school (BJJ) starts us out learning technique and basics (break falls, rolls, etc) and then after a few classes you get to actually roll.
Let me rephrase.

more technique in many occasions means that that you need less power to get the same result, for example I execute a technique with huge amounts of power but little technique it might work but if I execute it with the same power and better technique the damage done to my opponent will be far greater.
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