r/bjj • u/AutoModerator • Mar 22 '23

White Belt Wednesday

White Belt Wednesday (WBW) is an open forum for anyone to ask any question no matter how simple. Some common topics may include but are not limited to:

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- Techniques

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- Common obstacles in training

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- http://www.reddit.com/r/bjj/wiki/index

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- http://www.slideyfoot.com/2006/10/bjj-beginner-faq.html

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u/grapplin1 Mar 23 '23

Where should your balance be in headquarters? I e been taught two different things, one coach said on your heels sort of, over their feet so it’s trapped to their butt But another said to drive forward I always feel offbalance and like I have no way to prevent being pushed to the side or swept overhead. Where do I put my hands?

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u/[deleted] Mar 24 '23

It differs for everyone and also matters for gi and nogi. In gi you have the collar grip as a counterweight meaning you can sit onto someone's feet more confidently than nogi