NAMI 波 wave (just blocks)

ŌkiNAMI 大きな波 (big wave w/punches)

TsuNAMI 津波 (tidal wave w/punch & kicks) caused by earthquake or volcanic under water eruption 

1. LOW BLOCK w/reverse punch & reverse front snap kick
2. OUTSIDE MIDDLE w/reverse punch & reverse front snap kick
3. INSIDE MIDDLE w/reverse punch & reverse front snap kick
4. LOW BLOCK w/reverse punch & reverse front snap kick

1/2 WAVE

5. LOW BLOCK (repeated) w/reverse punch & reverse front snap kick
6. INSIDE MIDDLE BLOCK w/reverse punch & reverse front snap kick
7. OUTSIDE MIDDLE BLOCK w/reverse punch & reverse front snap kick
8. HIGH BLOCK w/reverse punch & reverse front snap kick

FULL WAVE

SIDE GUARD

• Position: The top grappler is lying perpendicular to the opponent, chest-to-chest, controlling their upper body.

• Control: Strong top position, not quite as dominant as mount but more stable than guard.

• Top Grappler’s Goal:

  • Control hips and shoulders.

  • Transition to mount or attack with submissions (e.g., kimura, arm triangle).

• Bottom Grappler’s Goal:

  • Escape to guard or regain knees.

  • Avoid getting mounted.

Side control is like “pinning sideways” — your weight is across your opponent, stopping their movement.

GUARD

• Position: The bottom grappler is on their back with their legs wrapped around the top grappler.

• Control: The bottom person actually has more control here, especially in BJJ.

• Types:

  • Closed Guard: Legs locked behind the opponent’s back.

  • Open Guard / Half Guard: Legs not fully locked; often used for sweeps or submissions.

• Bottom Grappler’s Advantage:

  • Can attack with submissions (triangles, armbars) or sweeps.

• Top Grappler’s Goal:

  • Break the guard and pass to side control or mount.

Guard is unique because the person on bottom can still be attacking.

MOUNT

• Position: The top grappler is sitting on the torso of the opponent, knees on the mat, straddling them.

• Control: Very dominant position for the top person.

• Top Grappler’s Advantage:

  • Strong control of hips and posture.

  • Easy to strike (in MMA) or apply submissions (like armbars, chokes).

• Bottom Grappler’s Goal:

  • Escape (e.g., by bridging and rolling or shrimping).

  • Reestablish guard or another defensive position.

Think of mount as “king of the hill” — you’re on top, and it’s hard for the bottom person to move.