Schweinemann Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 (edited) hi guys, some time ago i noticed that John Brzenk covers not only his thumb, but sometimes also his middle finger with his index finger. Especially when he is going in for a hook. Why is that? 1. is it an anatomical feature? 2. Is it due an old injury? 3. Is it because he can reach higher without breaking the rules? 4. Is it to prevent being toprolled and to give the opponent less space to roll in? 5. Or is it to have more pressure on the middle finger for some "secret" pressure points and technique? here are some examples: Edited September 23, 2010 by Schweinemann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 hi guys, some time ago i noticed that John Brzenk covers not only his thumb, but sometimes also his middle finger with his index finger. Especially when he is going in for a hook. Why is that? 1. is it an anatomical feature? 2. Is it due an old injury? 3. Is it because he can reach higher without breaking the rules? 4. Is it to prevent being toprolled and to give the opponent less space to roll in? 5. Or is it to have more pressure on the middle finger for some "secret" pressure points and technique? here are some examples: Wow John Br...a legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrojetred Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 I've thought about it and have a few theories. I'll have to fool around with it next table time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthsith19 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I've never noticed this before, that's really interesting. I don't know if it gives him an advantage, since he's many many times stronger than the guy in the first video, he wouldn't need to do any "tricks" to win (I know his opponent he's just an amateur) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schweinemann Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) I've never noticed this before, that's really interesting. I don't know if it gives him an advantage, since he's many many times stronger than the guy in the first video, he wouldn't need to do any "tricks" to win (I know his opponent he's just an amateur) You are right about that example, but it was only one of my example videos. There are a lot more videos with better opponents. Actually i cant imagine to have a better hand control pulling that way, but im not Brzenk, maybe he found something comfortable in it or it is due to an older injury. I can only imainge that you could get some some more down pressure or tight rotation...?? You live in america, next time you see him - just ask Edited September 28, 2010 by Schweinemann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StalwartSentinel Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Devon does that too. I would suspect that it already puts your whole hand higher and gets you ready for a quick jump higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrojetred Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 A lot of people do it, I've noticed. It's just where your fingers tend to fall when your pointer laps over your thumb. Hand size may have to do with it. I don't think it's an "over the top" secret move, or anything. Maybe I'll ask him in Vegas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthsith19 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I was trying this at practice yesterday and it felt really awkward and unhelpful. Probably don't know what I'm doing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I know Tim as well and it's deceiving how easily John just turns his rotator and sucks him into a hook. Tim isn't a "pro" but would beat 9/10 guys that don't pull, he's not a weakling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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