Can someone rate this TGU variation please?

[$ilverback]

Hi Gang,

was searching youtube for the TGU (as I'm gonna be doing them when my bell arrives) and saw this variation.

So, as I'm a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner it's of particular interest to me!

Thing is, what do you guys think of it, formwise, safety wise and of course effectiveness wise?!

I humbly ask for your wisdom!

Cheers gang,

Al

[taikei]

About 4 years ago, I believe everyone was doing this style. It's been updated since.

I used to teach this to people who had trouble getting TGU done, not anymore.
It's easier than current RKC recommended one.

[$ilverback]

Right, thanks, I also thoink that for the BJJ it would be useful still!

Cheers

Al

[devnull]

I think that having multiple variations of an exercise available is a good thing. I think this is an excellent variation that woks things from angles that the more usual variations miss.

[$ilverback]

Kewl!

Thanks devnull!

That said I'll be sticking to the standard issue TGU until i absolutely master that!

So a few years time then

;-)

[ddn]

Speaking of the "standard issue" TGU....is there a GOOD video out there showing the latest most accepted TGU? It seems like this has been in quite the debate lately, and I don't know that I've seen the One True Method.

(god help me if this turns into another TGU debate thread)

[$ilverback]

Oh Brother! I've created a monster!! ;-)
I'm absolutely interested in this too!

[David Whitley, RKC]

Originally Posted by taikei

About 4 years ago, I believe everyone was doing this style. It's been updated since.

I used to teach this to people who had trouble getting TGU done, not anymore.
It's easier than current RKC recommended one.

Yep, that is RKC circa 2005 getup.

[GuinnessNeart]

Since I'm still a beginner still building core strength- I use this version while training (w/lighter bell) to do the current 'bridge' style. I figure getting some full 'get up' reps can't hurt.