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were rolling with an opponent you and using your
speed you might be transitioning positions and for-
cing your opponent to deal with attacks from all
sides. You also hold the advantage that by contro-
lling two of the three primary circles you should be
burning less energy by fighting in a more efficient
manner.

If you only control one of the circles then you are
forced to acknowledge that you are burning more
energy than your opponent. Should you only con-
trol the strength circle you can’t compete with fast
slips and trading combinations. This would be a
moment to return to your basics. When working in
the strength circle think “heavy.” Big punches, el-
bows and knees are basic techniques that hit hard.
If you were on the ground grinding your opponent
with a strong mount or side control is another way
to look at it.

You may need to make that snap judgement
very fast.

faster and more skilled than your opponent you
should be able to successfully engage the opponent.

However, realistically you will only control two or
even one of the circles. Smaller opponents will li- The more circles you control the less energy you
kely be faster, while larger opponents will ofTEN need to expend.
have a strength advantage. It is hoped that in a real
confrontation you will hold the edge in skill and The Skill & Technique Circle needs to be addres-
technique, yet once more, this isn’t always the case. sed as it is often over valued in many cases. There
is plenty of evidence that shows “masters” losing
Looking at the circles they tell you your best me- to someone that can hit hard and fast. If you only
thod of engaging an opponent. If you are facing a control this circle beware the fighter with fast, hea-
stronger opponent then you need to hit them with vy hands or the beast that just flattens you on the
blisteringly fast techniques and technical combi- ground with a linebacker tackle. A snapping jab
nations that change levels and work angles. If you and thunderous cross have ended many fights and

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