Knee on Chest vs. Knee on Stomach
Most people use the knee on stomach method. Their reason is that it controls their opponent�s hips and makes it hard for them to escape. I myself think this is false. Anybody with a strong stomach can take the pressure on their abs which allows them enough time to relax and think of an escape. I don�t use knee on stomach instead I use the knee on chest method�.why?
When you place your shins across your opponent�s solar plexus it puts vast amounts of pressure on their chest making hard for them to breathe because the chest can not expand to allow air back inside the lungs. When a person can not breathe, especially when they are already tired, they tend to do anything to try and escape and not concentrate on their technique which allows me to apply a submission or obtain a better position.
I have had people tap just from having the knee on chest position while apply all my weight on the chest. Being able to be heavy is another issue which I will get into another day but all one has to do is place the shin/knee across where the sternum/solar plexus area. The solar plexus is a soft spot and no matter how well your strong your abs are if struck or if pressure is applied in that area you will feel uncomfortable for sure.
So next time you practice knee on stomach techniques switch it to knee on chest and see what your partner thinks. Have him say a sentence and see if he can with all your weight on his chest.
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