BJJ Application To Make American Football safer

Teaching UW football players applicable concepts derived from martial arts principles. In football, like BJJ, it is never wise to cross the centerline, flare the elbows, operate with a narrow base, or lack of posture. Scott demonstrates “The Dig”, which is Safe Footballs variation of Pummeling. In this drill, he is outweighed by on average 50lbs or greater, but toys with the players, emphasizing the importance of mechanics over brute strength. Read more