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History of the leg drag

2 year(s) ago • 734 views • 3 replies

Patrick Foley
Patrick Foley
Black beltVerified97 forum posts4520/1000
2 year(s) ago
I was curious if anyone has stumbled upon any book or article regarding this technique.
Did it evolve organically within contemporary Jiu Jitsu or was it “professionally borrowed” from wrestling?
Jim
Jim
Black belt 2nd degreeVerified346 forum posts3755/1000
2 year(s) ago
BJJ Heroes has an article that talks a bit about the history of the technique. It does mention the wrestling “navy ride” as a possible origin.
https://www.bjjheroes.com[...]d%20passes.
The Leg Drag Guard Pass
The Leg Drag Guard Pass

All you need to know about the history and evolution of the Leg Drag, a grappling position commonly used as a way to control an opponent's hips before advancing to a guard pass. This guard pass is recognised as one of the basis of moden day jiu jitsu.

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