Suzanne Somers Technique

Bas Rutten? Cradle? Why does Jeff Glover call it the Suzanne Somers?

I realized while writing this blog post, that most newer BJJ practitioners haver never heard of Suzanne Somers.  Well, to me I first heard of her way back in the 80s when she played Jack Tripper's brainless, blonde roommate in the provocatively popular 80's sitcom, Three's Company.

Three's company Suzanne Somers

Years later she gained even more popularity being the face of the this amazing As Seen on TV piece of "fitness" equipment, the Thigh Master!

Suzanne Somers Thigh Master

What does this have to do with Jiu Jitsu? Mmmm not a whole lot other than an 80s/90's pop culture reference. Although, it could be Jiu Jitsu's long lost secret to incredible closed guard retention. Anyway, check out the video above and it'll all be clear. 

Budo Jake is wearing the Phantom 3.0 Candy Apple Red

and

the Velox 2018 Competitor Rashguard in Short Sleeve

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