In my experience men tend to rely on Ego and strength. Women are far better technicians in the arts, because they have no choice - they can't over-power the average attacker, they must execute technique properly.
Yes, I always grin when I watch the surprised guy tapping out when he never thought it could happen.
Is this piece choreographed? Only to a degree. You'll notice that as the lass begins to climb the guy like a ladder she throws a knee at his head. He has 2 choices - take the knee in the ear or defend himself by leaning back - which she uses to continue climbing and executing her leg lock. You'll also notice that at the end she has his arm trapped beneath her body for an elbow lock as well. You see him throw himself into a forward roll that may look choreographed - but it is a defensive move. If he didn't dive into a forward roll, he's got an 85 pound gal hanging from his neck with a leg lock in place...with her hands in perfect position to make wine with his grapes.
Dude's in trouble. ;)
A good fight can look remarkably like an elegant dance...
From Miss K, here.
Kerodin
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