Does anyone else feel uncomfortable with butterfly hooks in certain positions?
I’ve been training BJJ for a few years now and I’m currently a female blue belt, middle aged. My gym is mostly guys, and when we’re working on inside butterfly hooks for things like ankle locks and X-guard, I find the position quite uncomfortable sometimes.
The inside butterfly hook is a good technique, and we’re encouraged to use it because it can make it harder for the opponent to escape. However, the hook sometimes ends up making contact with my crotch for some time, which I find extremely uncomfortable.
I’ve also used the same technique myself, and there have been times when I accidentally made contact with a guy’s groin area. So I understand that it can happen unintentionally on both sides.
I’m wondering if other women who train BJJ have experienced the same thing. Is this something you just get used to, or have you found ways to adjust your positioning or technique to avoid it?