Wrestling For Lazy Bastards

Discover how rulesets shape your tactics

How (and why) to bypass takedown risks with smart setups

Exploiting positional loopholes under IBJJF and ADCC

Building guard strategies that avoid penalty points

Forcing engagement by exploiting rule-based movement penalties

Using posture to prevent off-balancing

Gaining mobility and attack options through kneeling base

Triggering leg entries by baiting hand position and timing

Using shoulder positioning to protect your extended frame

Exploiting opponent’s hand reach to trigger your entry

Turning immediate leg attacks into legal takedown scoring

Forceing engagement or retreat through strategic attachment

Staying on toes to maintain lateral mobility

Avoiding two-knee posture with knees facing forward

Using hip angle and elbows to recover against pressure

Transitioning safely from kneeling to offensive posture

Building posture with a straight spine and active toes

Maintaining shoulder control to prevent overreaching

Windshield wipers to switch base sides smoothly

Transitioning upright while preserving posture alignment

Attacking legs, arms, and head from kneeling base

Using hip-pocket entries for effective leg control

Turning arm drags into sweeps and takedown points

Converting forward pressure into armbar or leg entries

Preventing collar ties with proactive face framing

Narrow grip entry lanes to delay opponent control

Converting grip commitments into arm or leg attacks

Direct hips post-attachment to set up takedown angles

Building deeper connections after initial guard pull

Climbing behind the hip to secure top position

Maintaining low arm position to prevent counter pressure

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Keeping spine straight and avoid leaning back under pressure

Flaring the elbow to recover posture during forced transitions

Obstructing vision and redirecting grips to open leg entries

Triggering takedowns once the opponent's shoulder leads forward

Jamming hips and using circular motion to finish takedowns

Using steering-wheel pressure, not straight pulls

Recognizing safe vs. risky leg control based on elbow position

Selling leg lock threats to secure takedown points

Forcing opponent’s hips back to open attack angles

Transitioning when opponent’s vision and posture are broken

Using shoulder positioning to control or deny grip reactions

Initiating transitions during defensive responses, not randomly

Choosing posture based on whether you want to drive or stall

Circle-step to off-balance and expose the heel if available

Transitioning from head control to leg attacks as openings shift

Making opponent extend first to open safe attack windows

Breaking parallel stance by lowering hands and baiting reach

Snapping opponent down once head is forward and hands are low

Avoiding overextension when upright to reduce grip exposure

Framing the head or T-Rex arms to stay compact and safe

Using bicep ties to control grip exchanges and redirect attacks

Fake wrestling level changes to draw reactions and open attacks

Using the near-side Imanari to attack the lead leg directly

Far-side Imanari requiring elbow drag to expose the target leg

Chopping inside and behind the knee

Keeping shoulder back and elbow up to safely frame the face

Pulling grips by moving your entire base backward

Penetrating deeply with the knee behind ankle for sweep single

Entering with head into hip pocket and hands around lower leg

Attacking the neck

Securing leg locks with Imanari Rolls

Maintaining strong base and posture for sweep singles and takedown control

Executing back takes by windshield wiping, dragging, and blocking the foot