TECHNIQUES:
1- ARMBAR FROM CLOSED GUARD: The armbar from closed guard is a great submission to attack when your opponent lifts one of his legs in base. Reach under his leg to bring yourself close to him, and then swing your hips out and throw them up to finish the armbar. Your top leg remains heavy on his head to keep him from stacking you.
2- TRIANGLE FROM CLOSED GUARD: The triangle can seem daunting to new practitioners but don’t worry, it’s easy with some quick tips. In this example, your opponent will reach inside your guard to open it, and in doing so gives you an easy path to the triangle choke. Be sure to get your right leg flat across the back of his neck to create the best angle.
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Intro Jiu-Jitsu Day 13
TECHNIQUES:
1- STRAIGHT ANKLE LOCK: The straight ankle lock is a great submission for finishing a downed opponent. For this example, we will begin in a downed position. Be sure to keep his toes under your armpit so he can’t make his foot into a “boot” and push it through to escape. Your foot on ...
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Intro Jiu-Jitsu Day 14
TECHNIQUES:
1- UPA ESCAPE – SIDE MOUNT ATTACKING MOUNT: When your opponent has you trapped in side control, he will often switch his hips toward your legs transitioning to attack the mount. When he switches his hips, make an underhook on his flank and prepare to upa him off you as he steps over ...
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Intro Jiu-Jitsu Day 15
TECHNIQUES:
1- KIMURA FROM SIDE CONTROL: The kimura from side control is a dominant submission. Once you sink the grips into the figure-four lock, it is very hard for your opponent to escape it. The kimura grip is also an excellent control that you can keep as you transition to other positions.
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