I saw, for example, that my throw triggered from a precise grappling position at the exact moment that Dan’s left foot received his weight from his right foot. I didn’t do this consciously—my body just did it instinctively. But now we have learned that in that particular position, an opponent is vulnerable when he shifts his weight in that manner. The next step for me is to create techniques that force the switch of weight. And Dan can become more conscious to avoid the trap. We both get better and better at playing around the split second when the weight settles on the ground through the left
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