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Knee Hold Help
So I’ve been really tempted for a while to try this move out, and I finally just decided screw it, go for it. Today was my first time ever attempting this move. I’ve been working on it pretty much non-stop for probably about two hours–and let me tell you, my shin and the back of my knee hate me right now!! I finally let go with both hands a few times about the last half hour or so of my practice, though it’s not consistent yet.
Here is the video:http://ver3.studioveena.com/lessons/view/5633
Any tips? I feel a lot of times like my feet slip off one another and then I lose my hold. Am I not getting them in quite the right position? Do I need to push my hips forward more?
BTW, sorry for the tardo arm positions. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif I want to stretch my arms out all gracefully to the side but wussed out and decided I better not press my luck. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
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I can quite honestly say that it has taken me over 6 months to be comfortable with this move and to be able to nail it even with sweaty legs.
I cannot tell on your bottom leg but it does not look like you are locking at the ankles at all. I know that this can be done without locking too so I don’t think that is the problem. It is probably just more of getting used to the pain and getting comfortable holding it for periods of time.
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Yeah, I don’t think I am quite locking my ankles correctly or something. I think part of it is just getting to a point where it doesn’t hurt so much–it’s reeeally uncomfortable right now, not unbearable, but definitely painful, especially after hours of working on it. I think part of my problem is that I’m kind of subconciously flinching and not keeping my leg as tight as I should because it hurts.
I know this is a move that usually takes people a while to nail, so it’s probably mostly just a matter of getting used to it.
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you need to put the front of your top ankle against the back of your bottom ankle. it looks like you’ve got the top ankle wedged into the heel of your shoe.
http://www.polecontrol.co.uk/resources/_wsb_281x394_knee+hold+white+background1.jpg
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I don’t think I actually wedged it into the heel, but it does kind of look like it. I should have done the video in bare feet, because it’s actually kind of hard to tell what I’m doing with the boots. The top of my foot was just getting really chafed, so I put the boots on so I could keep practicing a little longer.
I was trying to lock the ankles like you described, but I feel like I’m just barely hanging on or something–it’s hard to describe. It feels like an awkward position for me. I’ll try to really concentrate on getting them snugged up against each other next time I practice.
Edit: Actually, now that I’m thinking about it, I think I was locking more just on the tops of my feet–if I slide my right foot farther back and actually get more on the ankle, that would probably help stabilize me a lot. My shin isn’t up to anymore knee hold practice today, but I’ll try that tomorrow.
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You’ll get it in no time! The knee hold is painfulll at first! I had a swollen knee all bruised up. I promise the pain will cease as long as you keep at it. You really need to cross your ankles… you may want to have your bottom knee a little closer to your top knee to help you reach your ankles. Your hips look fine, it’ll come!
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Yeah, it’s definitely painful. I have this massive bruise on my shin from it that I am oddly proud of. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif I showed it to my boyfriend yesterday and I plan on showing it to my sister at work today. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
I definitely think hooking the ankles will help me–a couple of times I actually had a pretty stable hold and could let go, and then my feet would slip because they were only locked at the top of the foot and I’d fall. So I think if I can really lock those ankles I should start being able to consistently hold it.
Thanks for all your suggestions, guys! I’ll make sure to try and implement them all during my next practice.
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oops, I didn’t view your vid until after my first post, I originally suggested the faithful chair technique. The pain tolerance on this bad boy takes awhile. You look good, don’t try to be a hero and continue to go for safety and stability, then you can go in and out with confidence and safety. The hard work will pay off.
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You look good, don’t try to be a hero and continue to go for safety and stability, then you can go in and out with confidence and safety.
Yep, absolutely; my plan is to keep the chair there until I can let go every time and stay there and feel like I am perfectly stable, then I’ll take the chair away and try going into it from a side climb. Everyone’s comments are much appreciated!
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