John Smith- set ups and tie ups: being effective from your feet

video notes-

main ideas-
-elbow control and inside control can be used both offensively and defensively for setups
-set up before takedown
-don't penetrate unless you feel comfortable
-you will get controlled by a good opponent at some time during the match. the key is getting out and being able to develop setups from there

key ideas to integrate-
-strong elbow control, manipulations
-shoulder roll/thumb break
-alternative ways to get out of neck tie and 2 on 1 (hip to hip)
-alternative underhook re-pummel
-head control- always move the head- no stagnant neck tie

John Smith- Set ups and Tie ups: Being effective from your feet

Elbow control-
Opponent grabs your head
Use tie up to set up shots and attacks

Control above elbow- really low tricep
Roll wrist under and grip
- takes away penetration
- your elbow takes arm in- wrist over top of shoulder

on opposite side- control inside bicep

if opponent snaps you down, come inside and crowd them

develop power- lat pulls and dumbbell rows- elbow inside (remember Demian Maia)


Two elbow control
Same as one

Vs. inside bicep post- can prevent you from shooting
“break the thumb” – roll shoulder and pop thumb off by pulling arm in
Switching head to opposite side gives you more space to clear thumb off


Set ups-
Come off the elbow
Make sure you post on opposite side
Pull elbow and roll- Penetrate and rotate underneath half turn- high-c or double leg

Drop and pass the elbow-
Change levels and pass elbow over head
Opens up the shot
Often there when people are heavy on the head

Elbow hyperextension-
Drive it in- they pull it back out
You react and set up the takedown
Can go to duck under- but change other side to thumb over tricep

Back and pass the elbow- from arm post
Small step back and extend arm across (like arm drag)- drive elbow across

Vs. over the top- from arm post to tricep control over top
Pull elbow to you- roll shoulder and break thumb

Head control-
Go to when opponent on inside control
Always go wrist deep- move head and pull down- don’t just sit there
Come down and roll wrist over top of head- they need to re-route out other side-
Penetrate and shoot

All set ups should be quick!


Steering wheel-
Club and pinch his head to own elbow
They pull back up- you penetrate and shoot- duck under is good here

Duck under- pull up and roll elbow- other side goes monkey grip over tricep and pulls down

When you go to the head, always move it!


Vs. inside control-
Slap down drag
Switch quickly to forearm over wrist- slap wrist down and arm drag



Inside control-
Thumb inside or rotating thumb over top
Usually thumb inside- block position
Thumb outside- monkey grip- more pulling

Work the head-
Pull the arm across and pass- like snap down on arm
Circle towards side you’re penetrating
Can also steering wheel from here

Vs. an inside post- bump up with elbow and penetrate high-c or double

Two inside control-
Hard to penetrate from here
Pull and penetrate to single
Or pull, pass, and double

From two inside- switch to wrist
Watch arm drag! React right away
Roll under and drive wrist past leg- snatch single
Can also switch to snap down- like basketball pivot step


Counter defense

A good opponent will take control at some point

Vs. and underhook-
Do not get stood up- unless you are good at throws

Put pressure on underhook- pinch elbow to body
Get inside control on opposite side
Bury head in- jam to shoulder/jaw
Jam hand in to leg-karate chop- back hips away, pummel back inside and get underhook

Don’t penetrate unless you feel comfortable
Build setups and confidence
If you don’t have that, you don’t shoot

Vs. 2 on 1
Don’t try and run and circle
Close the gap, Control far elbow and hyperextend out, drive wrist to chest and down

Digging inside- close gap and dig inside- pry arm off

Have to clear dominant positions and get back into position to score