After about 45 minutes, the groups came back together to address and demonstrate openings to three “reversals.” We emphasized that what all reversal techniques have in common is creating an opening to get into sidekick position.
Yair and Chana
In this case, we introduced a new and simpler response to being pinned when on one’s stomach. This new technique was collaboratively developed at the June 2011 IMPACT Chicago instructor retreat. We were inspired to test the previous way we taught the technique and come up with a better way because (1) suited instructors noted that they had to do some specific things for the previous way we were teaching to work and (2) post-surveys of class participants indicated that more women felt less confident in this technique than in any other. We decided to examine and revise the technique. The new technique has been consistently effective.
Yael, Smadar, and Mark
• Hip toss (formerly known as a heave-off)
We demonstrated how when pinned when on one’s back, the toss can still happen even while the arms are being pinned. Shown here how the woman gets into sidekick position.
Nina, Smadar, and Yotam with Yardena videotaping
We addressed the importance of getting into sidekick position as soon as a woman is on her forearms and knees.
We, then, divided into small working groups so teams could practice the reversal openings and continue working on teamwork issues.
Lead/Co-Instructors at Basics Session
Suited Instructors at Basics Session
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