Introduction to the Settori
The Settori
After the disappearence of master Bianchi, the Bianchi Method has been rationalised and, in the 70s the techniques were organised in 5 groups of 20 techniques. The 5 group were given the names of the first 5 letters of the alphabet and where called settori.
Settore A
The settore A contains techniques causing the unbalancing of the opponent (fall) and possibly a control once on the ground.
The settore B contains techniques where it is predominant the throw of the opponent to the ground.
Settore B
Settore C
The settore C contains techniques aiming at studying the effects of compression and twists of the joints.
The settore D contains techniques aiming at compressing the neck and unbalancing the opponent using actions on his neck dell'avversario agendo sul suo collo (strangles).
Settore D
Settore E
The settore E contains techniques exploiting the sum of the actions of all the precending groups.
The Flying Techniques
A subgroup of the techniques of the Settori are the so called flying techniques, which are characterised for being spectacular and pretty acrobatic techniques. These techniques are not directly useful for personal defense, nevertheless they are undubtfully important since they force the athlete to undergo an extreme exercise of strength and agility to gain complete control of his body and falls, which are of central importance in this sport.
Flying Technique
The teaching of the flying techniques has been withdrawn in many clubs, because they are complex techniques requiring a very good physical shape. Flying techniques are however one of the distinctive elements of the CALGJ, which has a number of national champions in this discipline among its athletes and instructors.
