5 Step Heuristic System

Question 1

What is the 5 steps of the heuristic system?

Answer 1

1 - reduce vulnerability and discomfort (get limbs in close to your body, be compact)

2 - create space and kuzushi

3- get one of your limbs inside your opponent’s limbs

4- get majority inside position, using initial inside position and kuzushi

5- recover guard

Question 2

What are some ways to create kuzushi?

Answer 2

Focus on bridging and shrimping.

Move your opponent’s body weight away from you but never towards the ceiling- this does nothing but waste energy

Question 3

As a general rule, how can we reduce vulnerability/discomfort?

Answer 3

Reduce the crossface pressure