EVICTION NOTICE! WHEN YOU’RE FORCED TO TEACH OUTSIDE: THE FAQ

Question 1: Can I still teach ground fighting if my state requires me to conduct class outside?

Absolutely. When you have the right people, you can do whatever kind of contact training you want. By “right people,” I mean family members and friends who train together. Such groups can form a pod or bubble for each student, which means they can be suitable partners for grappling (assuming your state’s laws permit this).

Students who may be loners in class likely have a relative they can bring to serve as a grappling partner. When that’s the best alternative, we allow the “civilian” to serve as the once the person has signed a waiver, and we view the partner as a potential student. In fact, our school has had several people enroll after their interest was sparked by a stint as a loved one’s training partner —