Snap Downs or closed Hands

Attribution: This game is based on a Seminar posted by coach Greg Souders at Standard Jiu-Jitsu.

Attacking Player:

• Position: Standing in front of your partner completely disconnected.
• Objective: Get your partner’s hands on the mat or tap with a hand behind their knee to get a point. Alternatively achieve a closed hands connection around arm+head, torso or leg for a instant win.
• Constraints: No takedowns.
• Win Condition: Be the first player to collect three points, or achieve a closed hands connection.

Defending Player:

• Position: Standing in front of your partner completely disconnected.
• Objective: Get your partner’s hands on the mat or tap with a hand behind their knee to get a point. Alternatively achieve a closed hands connection around arm+head, torso or leg for a instant win.
• Constraints: No takedowns.
• Win Condition: Be the first player to collect three points, or achieve a closed hands connection.