Ruggerjitsu

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According to the Guardian today, some rugby league clubs are enlisting the help of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaches to help them gain extra advantage. By adapting a few simple pin-downs and joint locks, they are able to pin a tackled opponent more effectively and win the ball back.
Hmmm. I have a thing against odd-shaped balls. Still, it's nice to see wider recognition of BJJ in the sporting world. Whatever next? Tiger Woods learns new 'neck crank' manoeuvre when going for the 18th hole? Tiger explains: "my new lockdown was inspired by watching Jeff Monson in UFC last year."
"It certainly frightens the opposition, and gets rid of a few of the pesky fans that bug my view!" Woods joked.