As an aging grappler, it's crucial to focus on takedowns that prevent injury and maximize control.

Jiu-Jitsu's unique rules require you to maintain control for three seconds post-takedown to score points, making efficient and safe techniques essential.

Prioritize takedowns that don't expose your back or neck, such as foot sweeps, trips, and ankle picks.

These moves keep you in a dominant position and allow for smooth transitions to ground control.

Drilling these techniques repetitively and incorporating live flow rolling helps develop the necessary muscle memory and timing for safe execution.

By learning a variety of takedowns tailored to different stances and postures, you increase your options and reduce the need to force techniques.

This approach not only enhances your effectiveness on the mat but also ensures that you can continue practicing Jiu-Jitsu safely and effectively as you age.

And remember, when you learn one technique you know one technique.
When you learn a concept you know a thousand techniques.

See you on the flipside. - Larry Keith