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Originally Posted by Gus I'm still not clear why. I dont see any reason to change grip. The fundamental point we try to teach is that moves are led by a light lead ... whereas a hook grip encourage the use of force. Why change a grip if you dont have to? |
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presume that it's for those who don't think they can get as much grip/purchace via a fingertip hold: you are meant to
lean away from your partner - tension in the grip from supporting each other. The "proper" way should be that if you let go at this point, the lady would fall on her behind, and the man on his face. (well, that's what I've been lead to believe)
If there is this much tension, people assume that you need a firmer hand hold. I have proven to a few ladies that this is a false assumption, and am with Gus on being confused as to why a seperate hand hold is necessary or even advocated.
The only 'different' hand hold I have been known to use is the "butterfly" clasped hands where all/the majority of the lady's weight is going to be relying on this hold.