#50 What's Better, Pulling Guard or Passing Guard? How you play your game can make or break your body.
From Bulletproof For BJJ
Do you pull guard? Do you go for the take down? The question is not which is better strategically to get the win but which is better for your body when it comes to minimising injuries? JT & Joey delve into exactly how certain positions put you at greater risk.
- Guard retention is all Flexion- How to bulge a disc- Closed Chain vs Open Chain Movements- Bad Knees? Pass guard.- Neck Issues- why guard isn't safe. Regardless of your preference the positions you choose to play can have seriously negative effects on the body and if you already have injuries the boys have the answers on a better way for you to play.
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