OK mount escape! I can bridge and try to roll myself out of gas and still be mounted! >:o This is especially true when my opponent has excellent balance and base.
Just like the side escapes (which I have put to good use :D), I have been relentlessly asking senior belts how to escape from mount. Alas, I finally learned one that works for me!
The Tossem' Mount Escape
1. push your opponent down (if they are too high up) to your waist
2. with your hands still on their hips - push out hard, either to the left or to the right
3. shrimp out in the opposite direction (do step 2 simultaneously with step 3)
4. FREEDOM
There! Simple! The best part: NO BRIDGING REQUIRED (= awesome)
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Thursday, December 30, 2010
I'll take your side mount and ESCAPE IT
(Last entry before the new year :P)
It is horrible horrible horrible to be in the side control of your opponent. This is the predicament I find myself in all the time, especially being smaller and lighter than everyone I grapple with. So I keep asking relentlessly for side escapes and FINALLY I was shown two efficient techniques that is worth blogging! (this so awesome youtube doesn't teach it HAH!) meh forget about regaining guard -> that's what they keep telling me and it doesn't work remember: you are on the bottom
Escape the BROKEN SCARFHOLD:
1. make a frame with your arms to create distance between you and your opponent
2. step your body away from your opponent.. and just keep stepping away, body flat on the ground. I guess you can shrimp while pushing your opponent away, but this rarely works for me as my opponent regains guard quickly.
Escape the SCARFHOLD:
1. the number one thing here is to try to get two underhooks. To do this, bridge into your opponent and squish your arm into the underhook. This may take a few tries. (note: you're still on the bottom). Once you have double underhooks, bridge extra high and turn into your opponent to toss him off.
... to be cont'd...
It is horrible horrible horrible to be in the side control of your opponent. This is the predicament I find myself in all the time, especially being smaller and lighter than everyone I grapple with. So I keep asking relentlessly for side escapes and FINALLY I was shown two efficient techniques that is worth blogging! (this so awesome youtube doesn't teach it HAH!) meh forget about regaining guard -> that's what they keep telling me and it doesn't work remember: you are on the bottom
Escape the BROKEN SCARFHOLD:
1. make a frame with your arms to create distance between you and your opponent
2. step your body away from your opponent.. and just keep stepping away, body flat on the ground. I guess you can shrimp while pushing your opponent away, but this rarely works for me as my opponent regains guard quickly.
Escape the SCARFHOLD:
1. the number one thing here is to try to get two underhooks. To do this, bridge into your opponent and squish your arm into the underhook. This may take a few tries. (note: you're still on the bottom). Once you have double underhooks, bridge extra high and turn into your opponent to toss him off.
... to be cont'd...
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Tips, tips, and of course more tips!
1. Defending an ankle lock --> you can:
a) kick out and kick hard, loosening the grip from your opponent OR
b) roll into a standing position so that you are bearing weight on the foot under attack OR
c) do a combo, first apply method a) followed by method b) (I found this most effective and you then have mount or side control *hopefully*)
2. Acing that guillotine:
The trick is to get that wrist in deep and then straightening out your body (this will put your opponent's neck in an awkward position). If you find your opponent is great at defending, then raise the elbow of your action arm (the arm applying the choke) over your opponent's shoulder and rest it there. AND SECURE THE CHOKE!
3. Closing in on that triangle (on a stubborn SOB):
First, find that sweet angle, almost at 90o and squeeze (press and clamp) tight. If you are able to finish the triangle off then GREAT! Else, readjust your position to align your body with your opponent, squeeze tight *super tight* and then bridge your hips upwards while pulling his head downwards to eliminate even more space between your legs. If you encounter a stubborn SOB and there is still no tap, DON'T GIVE UP! Scoot your butt away from your opponent while maintaining your triangle to add an awkward factor to his spine. That should do the trick!
4. The americana-straight-kimura armlock combo:
When one doesn't work, straighten out the arm for a straight armlock and WORK what your opponent gives you!!
(...to be cont'd...)
a) kick out and kick hard, loosening the grip from your opponent OR
b) roll into a standing position so that you are bearing weight on the foot under attack OR
c) do a combo, first apply method a) followed by method b) (I found this most effective and you then have mount or side control *hopefully*)
2. Acing that guillotine:
The trick is to get that wrist in deep and then straightening out your body (this will put your opponent's neck in an awkward position). If you find your opponent is great at defending, then raise the elbow of your action arm (the arm applying the choke) over your opponent's shoulder and rest it there. AND SECURE THE CHOKE!
3. Closing in on that triangle (on a stubborn SOB):
First, find that sweet angle, almost at 90o and squeeze (press and clamp) tight. If you are able to finish the triangle off then GREAT! Else, readjust your position to align your body with your opponent, squeeze tight *super tight* and then bridge your hips upwards while pulling his head downwards to eliminate even more space between your legs. If you encounter a stubborn SOB and there is still no tap, DON'T GIVE UP! Scoot your butt away from your opponent while maintaining your triangle to add an awkward factor to his spine. That should do the trick!
4. The americana-straight-kimura armlock combo:
When one doesn't work, straighten out the arm for a straight armlock and WORK what your opponent gives you!!
(...to be cont'd...)
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Want to try....
What: Arm Triagle
Position: Mount
How: Scoot as high up on your opponent as you can. Position your right hand on the left side of your opponent's head (mirror). With your left hand, use an upward sweeping motion to move oppoent's right arm up towards his head. (Position check: your opponent's right arm and head should be in between your right arm and your head). Bring your body close to your oppoent by hooking your right hand behid and around the neck of your oppoent. Secure this hold by grabbing on to the right shoulder of your oppoent. Use your head to keep his right arm in place and out of your way. Shift your weight to the right -- this will rock your opponent up while exerting more pressure on his neck. Flex your right bicep. IF the hold is tight enough, you can choke your opponent out at this point. Otherwise, seal the deal by placing your right hand on your left bicep and reach for the back of your head with your left hand.
I haven't actually learnt this choke yet, you can bet next class I'll be all over it! We'll see what happens :)
Position: Mount
How: Scoot as high up on your opponent as you can. Position your right hand on the left side of your opponent's head (mirror). With your left hand, use an upward sweeping motion to move oppoent's right arm up towards his head. (Position check: your opponent's right arm and head should be in between your right arm and your head). Bring your body close to your oppoent by hooking your right hand behid and around the neck of your oppoent. Secure this hold by grabbing on to the right shoulder of your oppoent. Use your head to keep his right arm in place and out of your way. Shift your weight to the right -- this will rock your opponent up while exerting more pressure on his neck. Flex your right bicep. IF the hold is tight enough, you can choke your opponent out at this point. Otherwise, seal the deal by placing your right hand on your left bicep and reach for the back of your head with your left hand.
I haven't actually learnt this choke yet, you can bet next class I'll be all over it! We'll see what happens :)
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
D'arce Choke (Or the Brabo as they call it in Brazil, but as per Jason "Mayhem" Miller, WE'RE NOT BRAZILIAN)
Inspired by Antônio Rogério Nogueira (UFC 114), I thought I'd try out the D'arce Choke today.....
What: D'arce Choke
Position: Half-guard
How: (for simplicity sake, I'll choke with the right arm). Slip your right arm behind your opponent's left arm, through and under the nape of their armpit (mirror arms). To check if you are in the correct position your right arm will be able to grab onto the back of your opponent's neck. Bring your left arm above opponent's head and under your left armpit, pushing your opponent's head forward with your left tricep. Now with your right hand, grab onto your left bicep and squeeze your left forearm up, closing your opponent's esophagopharyngeal space --> TAP!
Click on this if you haven't a hot clue what I'm talking about
Unfortunately, I was unsuccessful. I moved from mount to side hoping to secure it, but my opponent squimed free *boooooooooo* however, I ended the day with an ankle lock and two guillotines + one failed triangle. (tips on which I still want to blog are defending the ankle lock, tips on a killer guillotine, and when a triangle doesn't triangle)
What: D'arce Choke
Position: Half-guard
How: (for simplicity sake, I'll choke with the right arm). Slip your right arm behind your opponent's left arm, through and under the nape of their armpit (mirror arms). To check if you are in the correct position your right arm will be able to grab onto the back of your opponent's neck. Bring your left arm above opponent's head and under your left armpit, pushing your opponent's head forward with your left tricep. Now with your right hand, grab onto your left bicep and squeeze your left forearm up, closing your opponent's esophagopharyngeal space --> TAP!
Click on this if you haven't a hot clue what I'm talking about
Unfortunately, I was unsuccessful. I moved from mount to side hoping to secure it, but my opponent squimed free *boooooooooo* however, I ended the day with an ankle lock and two guillotines + one failed triangle. (tips on which I still want to blog are defending the ankle lock, tips on a killer guillotine, and when a triangle doesn't triangle)
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Open Guard Drills
The Turtle Radius
Turtle Position: on your back
Opponent's position: on his feet
Purpose: to prevent your opponent from passing your guard
You should always try to position your hips in line with your opponent's hips. NOTE: have your chin tucked into your chest. This creates a nice curve with your back to spin on and minimizes surface contact with the mat (it is also for protection). This allows for maximum and fastest "turtle spinnage" towards your opponent when he moves.
The One-Legged Switch
Position: turtle
Opponent's position: on his feet
Purpose: to remain in guard
Your opponent may tower over your turtle position. You can defend by stationing your feet on your opponent's hips. He will probably swing your feet to the side and try to pass your guard. Immediately pivot towards your opponent (this will be the opposite way your opponent swings your feet) to be in the same line as him and regain open guard by placing your foot on his hip.
The Open Swing Recovery
Position: on your back, facing opponent
Opponent's position: on his feet
Purpose: to remain in guard
This technique is a similar idea to the one-legged switch. If your opponent swings your feet too far for you to recover in the same line as him, go along with the swing. You may end up 180 degrees from your starting position. That is also great. And this is why: YOU CAN TAKE HIS BACK!!!
How: Push yourself through his legs so that his ankles are in your armpits. Swing your feet up and place it under his knees. With one on his lower push him forwards while bringing your legs up (your opponent will be airborne for a split second). Control is fall so that you have his back. NOTE: remain in open guard!! do not close by crossing your ankles, your opponent can defend by locking your ankles (game over!)
Finish: Rear Naked Choke!
Turtle Position: on your back
Opponent's position: on his feet
Purpose: to prevent your opponent from passing your guard
You should always try to position your hips in line with your opponent's hips. NOTE: have your chin tucked into your chest. This creates a nice curve with your back to spin on and minimizes surface contact with the mat (it is also for protection). This allows for maximum and fastest "turtle spinnage" towards your opponent when he moves.
The One-Legged Switch
Position: turtle
Opponent's position: on his feet
Purpose: to remain in guard
Your opponent may tower over your turtle position. You can defend by stationing your feet on your opponent's hips. He will probably swing your feet to the side and try to pass your guard. Immediately pivot towards your opponent (this will be the opposite way your opponent swings your feet) to be in the same line as him and regain open guard by placing your foot on his hip.
The Open Swing Recovery
Position: on your back, facing opponent
Opponent's position: on his feet
Purpose: to remain in guard
This technique is a similar idea to the one-legged switch. If your opponent swings your feet too far for you to recover in the same line as him, go along with the swing. You may end up 180 degrees from your starting position. That is also great. And this is why: YOU CAN TAKE HIS BACK!!!
How: Push yourself through his legs so that his ankles are in your armpits. Swing your feet up and place it under his knees. With one on his lower push him forwards while bringing your legs up (your opponent will be airborne for a split second). Control is fall so that you have his back. NOTE: remain in open guard!! do not close by crossing your ankles, your opponent can defend by locking your ankles (game over!)
Finish: Rear Naked Choke!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Lingo
Bjj as a second language. Clueless. I walked into class the first week practicing fundamental techniques like circling. But what they do not tell you is the terminology behind the techniques you needed to know... and I found that out the hard way.
Grapplette: "So what position am I in now? Side-guard?"
Instructor: *raises his eyebrows with a look of confusion*
Grapplette: *the you know what I'm talking about look!!*
For the record:
Mount: a dominant position where you are on top of your opponent. You can be in Full Mount or Side Mount.
Guard: adominant neutral position (more or less) where you are controlling your opponent between your legs. There are many different guards, and this I needed help from Stephan Kesting (at grapplearts.com). He summed that there are "Closed Guard, Open Guard, Spider Guard, Half Guard, Butterfly Guard, de la Riva guard just to name a few. Furthermore, guard positions usually have further variation, depending on exactly how you grip with your hands and where you place your feet".
Circle: In opponent's Guard -> Stack -> Side Mount -> Full Mount -> 100 kilo!!
Grapplette: "So what position am I in now? Side-guard?"
Instructor: *raises his eyebrows with a look of confusion*
Grapplette: *the you know what I'm talking about look!!*
For the record:
Mount: a dominant position where you are on top of your opponent. You can be in Full Mount or Side Mount.
Guard: a
Circle: In opponent's Guard -> Stack -> Side Mount -> Full Mount -> 100 kilo!!
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