What is Positional Sparring in BJJ?
Also known as: Specific training, Situational sparring
Quick Definition
Sparring that starts from a specific position, with specific goals for each partner.
Full Explanation
Positional sparring (also called specific training or situational sparring) is a training method where you start from a predetermined position with specific objectives. For example, starting in mount where the top person tries to submit and the bottom person tries to escape or sweep. It's more focused than regular rolling and allows you to work on specific parts of your game repeatedly. Many coaches consider this the most effective training method.
Examples in Context
"We did guard passing positional sparring for 20 minutes"
"Start in side control: top person attacks, bottom person escapes"
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