from the series 3 dvd-
side mount
keys to maintaining solid side mount-
-no space between you and opponent
-strong underhook and crossface
-knees close to opponent's body
keys to escaping-
-STRONG BRIDGE
-wedge arm between opponent's throat and you (if you can't get this, bridge and chop arm into opponent's head)
-pummel other arm inside and join with wedged arm to alleviate pressure and help to get underhooks
-underhooks (weave hand first)
-disrupting opponent's base
issue-
-if you get double underhooks, what do you do about the strong crossface?
kesa gatame
keys to kesa gatame-
-arm control
-head control
-legs away from opponent's legs
-strong base
keys to escaping-
-elbow on ground
-hooking legs in one motion
-strong bridge
-disrupting opponent's base
half guard bottom
keys to half guard top-
-strong crossface and underhook
-opponent flat on back (four points touching the mat
keys to escaping-
-re-pummel for underhooks
-get on side to create more space- shrimping away
-disrupt opponent's base
mount
keys to strong mount-
-free arms to base with
-thighs inside their elbows
-strong base
keys to escaping-
-strong bridge
-elbows inside their thighs- not too high, not too low
-trapping one side and taking them there
very important things-
-bridging well from the bottom
-getting underhooks on the bottom
-timing the escapes
-understanding opponent's weight distribution
-maximizing leverage
-disrupting opponent's base
-protecting self from submissions
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Thursday, October 25, 2007
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Marcelo Garcia- Winning Techniques of Submission Grappling (series 1) vol. 5- Sweeps
setup
from opponent standing
you have underhooks, butterfly hooks
they put weight down on you and force you to play bf guard.
beginnings
grab on shoulder (no gi)
his objective- put your back to the floor
with your back on the floor, you have limited options- not much leverage
can't hold someone long in butterfly
when they try to drive your back to floor, use his energy against him
lift hooks up, take one hook out, slip hips out, go to back! (trap knee)
(if you don't do this, you get flattened)
taking the back from butterfly
whatever they try to use, you use against them
side where your head is- side you are going to escape to
from elevated butterfly- plant foot and hip escape
come to knees and lock around waist with arms
opponent response- they lock their legs together once you elevate
pull hands up- get them away from legs
opponent playing from knees
you bf lift them, they lock legs together and pinch knees- you can't escape hips
you sit up with them and get to feet (like deck squat), hug lower back (double underhooks)and drive chest to chest, put weight down on him
once you sweep, you stick to them- set up next move, don't let them go
or you start over again! you don't want that
a sweep
sweep opponent to side where your head is
opponent not doing much- not pushing, backing up- pretty much stuck
they will eventually do something
lift hands up- switch to overhook on head side- tuck elbow in TIGHT
use opposite hook to sweep
same side leg slides through
sweep at 45 degree angle- fall to shoulder, not back
lift hook up
once you get to shoulder- leg on ground adjusts- hip out slightly, come to toes to sweep high
a variation of the sweep- if they post in range of your legs
from underhook on same side head- lift arm up, let hand go, tuck and trap it tight
opponent posts when you go to sweep
KEEP HOOK LIFTING ALWAYS
get hips out more to hooks side, keep hand trapped tight
free leg comes out and pushes base leg out on thigh
another counter- they post somewhere farther
opponent plants leg higher, near your shoulder
keep arm trapped against ribcage
other underhook strikes up high to take out free arm that would post
underhook posted leg
straighten hook out and take them the other way
more counters- they post and weave their arm to stop you
good against bigger guys
don't let them distract you from your game
they can hold onto your head- don't lose focus
always using their momentum against them
tuck arm in, look for sweep
you look to underhook posted leg
opponent fences far arm under armpit- weaves through (like an open overhook)
your hand grabs onto wrist- pinches elbow tight
once you have wrist-
grab leg, straighten hook and kick opponent over
put weight on top of arm you have once you move to side control
armdrag counter
opponent puts forearm into throat- drives you away
backs up and grabs ankles
you don't have leverage to hold onto underhook
if you wait too long, you can get passed
you grab wrist on same side
grab elbow and drive it out, like arm drag - break grip to where fingers are open
take leg out
drive opponent's face and head to mat
other leg sticks between his legs
come to knees
trap his knee- like unlocked triangle
keep everything tight
failed armdrag counter
you go for armdrag, opponent locks legs so you can't get leg out
keep arm trapped across chest
drive your head on chest, grab underhook/overhook on side of trapped arm- wrist control arm goes around to back (join hands)
pull opponent towards you
lift up hook a little, stretch other hook and take opponent to side, sweep them over- keep arm trapped the whole time
establish side control
even more counters! double underhook sweep
from armdrag
they yank arm out and trap knees
immediately go in with head- get double underhooks
keep posture good
pull towards you!
use feet to help you get hips to side (now you are on shoulder)
sweep to side opposite where head is looking- first go to side you are looking
stretch knee out to take base out- stretch hips out underneath them
pull opponent to you and look for sweep (they are on top)
movement is towards waist, not hands
bridge to other side, land on side control
more counters- move to takedowns
from arm drag
they lock knees, yank arm out
you get double underhooks with head posted on chest
they stand up and put forearm in throat, post leg
you shoot underneath
sit up, drive them forward, pull their hips towards you
if they base out near you- ankle pick and sweep them
don't wait! immediately go
they post OTHER leg- opposite where you are looking-
put hand over his leg- double leg takedown
from opponent standing
you have underhooks, butterfly hooks
they put weight down on you and force you to play bf guard.
beginnings
grab on shoulder (no gi)
his objective- put your back to the floor
with your back on the floor, you have limited options- not much leverage
can't hold someone long in butterfly
when they try to drive your back to floor, use his energy against him
lift hooks up, take one hook out, slip hips out, go to back! (trap knee)
(if you don't do this, you get flattened)
taking the back from butterfly
whatever they try to use, you use against them
side where your head is- side you are going to escape to
from elevated butterfly- plant foot and hip escape
come to knees and lock around waist with arms
opponent response- they lock their legs together once you elevate
pull hands up- get them away from legs
opponent playing from knees
you bf lift them, they lock legs together and pinch knees- you can't escape hips
you sit up with them and get to feet (like deck squat), hug lower back (double underhooks)and drive chest to chest, put weight down on him
once you sweep, you stick to them- set up next move, don't let them go
or you start over again! you don't want that
a sweep
sweep opponent to side where your head is
opponent not doing much- not pushing, backing up- pretty much stuck
they will eventually do something
lift hands up- switch to overhook on head side- tuck elbow in TIGHT
use opposite hook to sweep
same side leg slides through
sweep at 45 degree angle- fall to shoulder, not back
lift hook up
once you get to shoulder- leg on ground adjusts- hip out slightly, come to toes to sweep high
a variation of the sweep- if they post in range of your legs
from underhook on same side head- lift arm up, let hand go, tuck and trap it tight
opponent posts when you go to sweep
KEEP HOOK LIFTING ALWAYS
get hips out more to hooks side, keep hand trapped tight
free leg comes out and pushes base leg out on thigh
another counter- they post somewhere farther
opponent plants leg higher, near your shoulder
keep arm trapped against ribcage
other underhook strikes up high to take out free arm that would post
underhook posted leg
straighten hook out and take them the other way
more counters- they post and weave their arm to stop you
good against bigger guys
don't let them distract you from your game
they can hold onto your head- don't lose focus
always using their momentum against them
tuck arm in, look for sweep
you look to underhook posted leg
opponent fences far arm under armpit- weaves through (like an open overhook)
your hand grabs onto wrist- pinches elbow tight
once you have wrist-
grab leg, straighten hook and kick opponent over
put weight on top of arm you have once you move to side control
armdrag counter
opponent puts forearm into throat- drives you away
backs up and grabs ankles
you don't have leverage to hold onto underhook
if you wait too long, you can get passed
you grab wrist on same side
grab elbow and drive it out, like arm drag - break grip to where fingers are open
take leg out
drive opponent's face and head to mat
other leg sticks between his legs
come to knees
trap his knee- like unlocked triangle
keep everything tight
failed armdrag counter
you go for armdrag, opponent locks legs so you can't get leg out
keep arm trapped across chest
drive your head on chest, grab underhook/overhook on side of trapped arm- wrist control arm goes around to back (join hands)
pull opponent towards you
lift up hook a little, stretch other hook and take opponent to side, sweep them over- keep arm trapped the whole time
establish side control
even more counters! double underhook sweep
from armdrag
they yank arm out and trap knees
immediately go in with head- get double underhooks
keep posture good
pull towards you!
use feet to help you get hips to side (now you are on shoulder)
sweep to side opposite where head is looking- first go to side you are looking
stretch knee out to take base out- stretch hips out underneath them
pull opponent to you and look for sweep (they are on top)
movement is towards waist, not hands
bridge to other side, land on side control
more counters- move to takedowns
from arm drag
they lock knees, yank arm out
you get double underhooks with head posted on chest
they stand up and put forearm in throat, post leg
you shoot underneath
sit up, drive them forward, pull their hips towards you
if they base out near you- ankle pick and sweep them
don't wait! immediately go
they post OTHER leg- opposite where you are looking-
put hand over his leg- double leg takedown
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Marcelo Garcia- Winning Techniques of Submission Grappling (series 1) vol. 4- the X-Guard
from start
opponent standing, trying to pass guard
guy standing- your objective-
try to get hooks under armpits
leg hooks at knees
pull them to you (they base out on all fours or sit)
setups
when you try to pull opponent to guard, they pull back and start moving
must follow opponent, can't just stay where you're at
hand posted, other hand defending (butt scoot)while looking to engage opponent
look for legs, underhooks under armpits
leg that is posted is helping you move- drag self with heel
once you engage
opponent distracts you- pushes your head with hand
look for underhooks and hooks!
forget about the hands on your head
keep coming forward looking for what you want
distractions= throw you off your game
get close to opponent
dig hands under armpits, get butterfly hooks
look for sweep, submission--> advance jiu jitsu
bigger opponents- putting hands in face, moving well, throwing you off your game
don't fall into that trap
you're smaller- fight your game, not their game
keep focused on what you want to achieve- control the situation
more distractions
they push on head and shoulders
STILL looking for what you want
hands on shoulders- trying to push you down on the mat= don't let it happen
hands on shoulders- slip hands up, pummel inside
if they try to come on top, get underhooks and butterfly hooks
they are trying to get your back on mat- establish your control
they will always drop weight down- won't just fight one leg, arm at a time
very important- when you fight, don't let them stay a step ahead of you
stay with opponent whereever they go
not always easy- must work through it
don't want to be lost or distracted from game
your jiu jitsu- always moving forwards, concentrating on moving forward, being a step ahead
more...
distractions aren't working
they start lifting your legs- try to put your back on mat
they lift your hips off mat
can't let them establish anything
fence hands out- smack them off
immediately smack hands off, put hooks in
they pull upper body out- you keep following through
they closer you get, the better for you
motion- they grab ankles
you break and control wrists, shoot for underhooks
more...
hooks at legs, hands on thighs
they prevent underhooks with shoulder stiffarms
keep bf hooks, keep ahold of thighs, keep in range
they back up and try to get out of range- you lower legs to stop heels, and then lift back to behind knees once they stop pulling back
when you smack the hands off shoulders, it takes support off- they are dropping weight on you
another distraction and counter
pushing of shoulders and head is not doing anything- you are getting to them
they hold ankles, put weight down- pin legs and feet so they can't move
you'll be in trouble if you stay here long
fence hands- from outside or inside- from top is best, in position to get underhooks
break grips and control underhooks
get bf hooks
puts weight down and starts moving to one side
go to opposite side arm- trap wrist, armdrag
hooks on legs- help you go to back or just sweep
arm drag option- break grips forwards open fingers
go to back! sweep!
hooks always follow the legs-FUNDAMENTAL
cartwheel defense
they try to cartwheel!
be ready for the unpredictable
hand in front of face- delay what they are trying so you can follow up with defense
they cartwheel and try to take back- tuck head and roll forward, hooks in
if the chest touches upper back, no good
setting the x-guard
hold on to opponent as they try to pull back
hands to back of thighs
get one hand diagonally across
other hand posts, you move hips closer to opponent (like a leg drag)
hook with arm (get secure first, adjust in a second)
get cross hooks- x guard beginnings
they try to keep moving- you must get them off balance, break the balance
if they move around, they will get away
hand grabbing leg- bring knee to shoulder while lifting other leg off ground
spread his weight out, he is off balance
push him out- lots of options
the sweep
they escape underhooks
you establish x-guard control
leg on shoulder- break balance
they respond- drive knee on shoulder- put all weight down on that side
if you wait too long, you will lose this position
take off your front hook- plant on floor behind him
lift up hook and hold ankle (lift off floor!)- help to sweep him
sit up, lift knee and push out (tension like spider guard)
swing back leg to get momentum to sit up
main difficulty- can't use hands to support you to sit up- use leg as pendulum
another variation
underhooks and bf hooks
opponent pulls back
diagonally across
x guard posture
opponent counters with knee down
sweep or lose position!
opponent is basing out properly, you can't sweep with pendulum
lift hook
add second hook
now two legs on one
must use momentum of legs to help get up
lift opponent towards you and then go forward- use momentum to take in other direction
same position, learning control
from x-guard posture
opponent has good balanced, stays with you
make sure leg doesn't stay still- always lifting in different ways- always off balance
he puts weight down on one leg? disrupt balance on other leg. back and forth
make him work
always maintain control of situation
more control
from x-guard
opponent bases out, tries to push hooks off
they will escape if you don't do anything
either drive leg forward or backwards
counter with opposite of what they do.
drive lower part of leg forward, upset balance
always be attuned to what opponent is doing
sweep variation
from x-guard posture
open hooks to disrupt balance
they drop hands on ground
you do what is most easy
leg on shoulder OFF ground
grab close hand, tuck in, lift hips, make them come over that shoulder that you control
land in opponent's guard ready to pass
variation of sweep
when you go for hand, they pull it out and hide it
can't wait too long or they stand up and you have to go over again
go for other hand immediately!
pull far hand towards head
lift far leg up, extend hips out, take them over
land in side control
another variation
from x-guard posture
disrupt balance, go for close hand, far hand
they counter and take both hands out, stand
they post hands all the way out- towards your feet so you can't grab
all weight is towards upper body- leg is light
take hooks out, stand up
ankle pick posted leg
pass the guard
anything they did, you always have a response- no matter what direction they move in
opponent standing, trying to pass guard
guy standing- your objective-
try to get hooks under armpits
leg hooks at knees
pull them to you (they base out on all fours or sit)
setups
when you try to pull opponent to guard, they pull back and start moving
must follow opponent, can't just stay where you're at
hand posted, other hand defending (butt scoot)while looking to engage opponent
look for legs, underhooks under armpits
leg that is posted is helping you move- drag self with heel
once you engage
opponent distracts you- pushes your head with hand
look for underhooks and hooks!
forget about the hands on your head
keep coming forward looking for what you want
distractions= throw you off your game
get close to opponent
dig hands under armpits, get butterfly hooks
look for sweep, submission--> advance jiu jitsu
bigger opponents- putting hands in face, moving well, throwing you off your game
don't fall into that trap
you're smaller- fight your game, not their game
keep focused on what you want to achieve- control the situation
more distractions
they push on head and shoulders
STILL looking for what you want
hands on shoulders- trying to push you down on the mat= don't let it happen
hands on shoulders- slip hands up, pummel inside
if they try to come on top, get underhooks and butterfly hooks
they are trying to get your back on mat- establish your control
they will always drop weight down- won't just fight one leg, arm at a time
very important- when you fight, don't let them stay a step ahead of you
stay with opponent whereever they go
not always easy- must work through it
don't want to be lost or distracted from game
your jiu jitsu- always moving forwards, concentrating on moving forward, being a step ahead
more...
distractions aren't working
they start lifting your legs- try to put your back on mat
they lift your hips off mat
can't let them establish anything
fence hands out- smack them off
immediately smack hands off, put hooks in
they pull upper body out- you keep following through
they closer you get, the better for you
motion- they grab ankles
you break and control wrists, shoot for underhooks
more...
hooks at legs, hands on thighs
they prevent underhooks with shoulder stiffarms
keep bf hooks, keep ahold of thighs, keep in range
they back up and try to get out of range- you lower legs to stop heels, and then lift back to behind knees once they stop pulling back
when you smack the hands off shoulders, it takes support off- they are dropping weight on you
another distraction and counter
pushing of shoulders and head is not doing anything- you are getting to them
they hold ankles, put weight down- pin legs and feet so they can't move
you'll be in trouble if you stay here long
fence hands- from outside or inside- from top is best, in position to get underhooks
break grips and control underhooks
get bf hooks
puts weight down and starts moving to one side
go to opposite side arm- trap wrist, armdrag
hooks on legs- help you go to back or just sweep
arm drag option- break grips forwards open fingers
go to back! sweep!
hooks always follow the legs-FUNDAMENTAL
cartwheel defense
they try to cartwheel!
be ready for the unpredictable
hand in front of face- delay what they are trying so you can follow up with defense
they cartwheel and try to take back- tuck head and roll forward, hooks in
if the chest touches upper back, no good
setting the x-guard
hold on to opponent as they try to pull back
hands to back of thighs
get one hand diagonally across
other hand posts, you move hips closer to opponent (like a leg drag)
hook with arm (get secure first, adjust in a second)
get cross hooks- x guard beginnings
they try to keep moving- you must get them off balance, break the balance
if they move around, they will get away
hand grabbing leg- bring knee to shoulder while lifting other leg off ground
spread his weight out, he is off balance
push him out- lots of options
the sweep
they escape underhooks
you establish x-guard control
leg on shoulder- break balance
they respond- drive knee on shoulder- put all weight down on that side
if you wait too long, you will lose this position
take off your front hook- plant on floor behind him
lift up hook and hold ankle (lift off floor!)- help to sweep him
sit up, lift knee and push out (tension like spider guard)
swing back leg to get momentum to sit up
main difficulty- can't use hands to support you to sit up- use leg as pendulum
another variation
underhooks and bf hooks
opponent pulls back
diagonally across
x guard posture
opponent counters with knee down
sweep or lose position!
opponent is basing out properly, you can't sweep with pendulum
lift hook
add second hook
now two legs on one
must use momentum of legs to help get up
lift opponent towards you and then go forward- use momentum to take in other direction
same position, learning control
from x-guard posture
opponent has good balanced, stays with you
make sure leg doesn't stay still- always lifting in different ways- always off balance
he puts weight down on one leg? disrupt balance on other leg. back and forth
make him work
always maintain control of situation
more control
from x-guard
opponent bases out, tries to push hooks off
they will escape if you don't do anything
either drive leg forward or backwards
counter with opposite of what they do.
drive lower part of leg forward, upset balance
always be attuned to what opponent is doing
sweep variation
from x-guard posture
open hooks to disrupt balance
they drop hands on ground
you do what is most easy
leg on shoulder OFF ground
grab close hand, tuck in, lift hips, make them come over that shoulder that you control
land in opponent's guard ready to pass
variation of sweep
when you go for hand, they pull it out and hide it
can't wait too long or they stand up and you have to go over again
go for other hand immediately!
pull far hand towards head
lift far leg up, extend hips out, take them over
land in side control
another variation
from x-guard posture
disrupt balance, go for close hand, far hand
they counter and take both hands out, stand
they post hands all the way out- towards your feet so you can't grab
all weight is towards upper body- leg is light
take hooks out, stand up
ankle pick posted leg
pass the guard
anything they did, you always have a response- no matter what direction they move in
Monday, October 1, 2007
Marcelo Garcia- Winning Techniques of Submission Grappling (series 1) vol. 3- the Guard Pass
attitude of Marcelo's guard passes- speed- being ahead of opponent
being a move ahead
can't let them get hands on you
can't let them impose their game on you.
impose your game on them
pass #1
control knees, pin one side to ground
toriani pass (foot beside thigh above knee)
control underhook
they either grab leg or hip out
doesn't matter- get underhook and crossface
important- can't take too long- once you pin their knee down
once you plant foot, fence arm under armpit
move looks easy, but once you train it a lot, it will work always
pass #2
counter to opponent moving for leg
they start attacking leg looking for sweep
if you wait too long, they will get sweep
we don't want that
ALWAYS be a step ahead.
IMMEDIATELY fence arm under armpit if they attack leg
trap leg with other knee, grab the crossface, 101 pass across diagonally
they lock half guard? drive with crossface in other direction, they can't follow
training and good timing= everything is possible
grip- crossface and underhook- grasp together, drive shoulder
another option- you miss the underhook
they attack leg again
another option
you miss the arm under armpit
swing other leg around (capoeira pass) with speed
use that knee to trap leg
pick up that leg (underhook) to sit down and pass
they grip around your thigh and shoulder (half cradle)
dig arm in across, walk elbow back as far into armpit as possible
free leg on thigh, push away and get hip out- put on top of head
butterfly pass
opponent grabs leg
fence arm underneath armpit
response-opponent sits back- you are in open guard
work the underhooks with hands next to body
underhooks on bottom just like on top
elbows tight in - forearms tight
don't let go
lock down body
use head to help- keep tight against chest
negate the underhooks- walk the knees towards him
knees and elbows together
opponent starts moving to create space-
you make move
go opposite side of where you're looking
lift legs high (headstand motion), drop knee against hip, and pass guard
the higher you go, the better
must do with a lot of speed and momentum
use elbows to help get legs high
if you don't get the legs high enough- you can get put back in guard
another pass from butterfly- they start pushing head
opponent uses arms to get head off body
can't lose head
lower hands, trap legs together and drive them to side you're looking at
opponent is pushing head
you're below hips- must get higher
hop legs to side they push you- and then look to other side
keep repeating
you get higher and higher each time
another butterfly pass
they defend by pushing the head with a little more strength
they push head and sit up to butterfly
they take hooks out
can't wait! or they will start attacking
thus, you must attack first
can't hold back- this attitude helped Marcelo in ADCC 2003
immediately push knee down (thumb in- most secure)
and underhook thigh
move knee in against thigh (same side of underhooked thigh)
other knee in as well
any time they try to hook you, pull them on top of you
far leg on shoulder
stretch hand to opposite shoulder
stand up, drive weight down with shoulders on top of hips (leg on shoulder pass)
don't loosen weight chest down on thigh
legs can't come back
control and follow with hands- establish side control posture
careful, you are in danger of triangle possibly
more details from last pass- possible double underhook variant
opponent pushes you away
pin leg down (thumb inside)
underhook other leg
don't hesistate
negate hooks by moving knees in, pull them towards you
detail: leg planted on ground
whole hand in, jam elbow to mat (rather than just thumb)
opponent counters- weighs leg down so you can't get it on your shoulder
you go under thigh with other hand- go double underhooks
lift hips up and pull them towards you- negate space between you
decide which way to pass- put shoulder on that thigh
step over (trap leg)
take hand out once leg is trapped
push knee through with arm (tight elbows vs. possible kimura)
at the same time- shoulder on midsection- bring (kick) leg over from other side
(shoulder prevents half guard)
same position, counter pass
butterfly with knees out
opponent controls elbows, flexes legs
now you are in a spider guard variant
can't bring hands out from top
make sure you still control bottom- pinch knees and drive feet together
bottom is exposed- you can roll hands out from bottom
roll one hand out and weave through legs
put other hand on thigh- grab around to other thight, drive legs down towards that side
smash down the legs, control with chin and whatever else you can to keep tight
if opponent just stays there, just move and establish side control
if he moves out the top leg (the one trapped by chin)- bring knee diagonally across (like 101 beginning)
put knee over thigh
weight down on them
step over
shoot hand through and grab underhook
get double underhooks
opponent tries to lock half guard
sprawl out and go to side control
other option- wait for them to move- go to mount (depending how they react)
same position, different counter
from butterfly, opponent flat
they push you with forearm in throat and sit up
they go for underhooks- pull upper body towards you
just hugging on back, not lifting hands up in the air
you pull your hands back and sit on heels
hands push knees together- SLAM them together hard and fast
they try and maintain underhooks- DON'T try and put back on floor- might get swept
IMMEDIATELY squat, hop on feet
keep knees together, drive weight down
in transition- push down with hands to stay heavy- or you will lose position, might get swept
jump over to mount
move looks easy, but it's got to be trained constantly
you will be able to establish your game on opponents
being a move ahead
can't let them get hands on you
can't let them impose their game on you.
impose your game on them
pass #1
control knees, pin one side to ground
toriani pass (foot beside thigh above knee)
control underhook
they either grab leg or hip out
doesn't matter- get underhook and crossface
important- can't take too long- once you pin their knee down
once you plant foot, fence arm under armpit
move looks easy, but once you train it a lot, it will work always
pass #2
counter to opponent moving for leg
they start attacking leg looking for sweep
if you wait too long, they will get sweep
we don't want that
ALWAYS be a step ahead.
IMMEDIATELY fence arm under armpit if they attack leg
trap leg with other knee, grab the crossface, 101 pass across diagonally
they lock half guard? drive with crossface in other direction, they can't follow
training and good timing= everything is possible
grip- crossface and underhook- grasp together, drive shoulder
another option- you miss the underhook
they attack leg again
another option
you miss the arm under armpit
swing other leg around (capoeira pass) with speed
use that knee to trap leg
pick up that leg (underhook) to sit down and pass
they grip around your thigh and shoulder (half cradle)
dig arm in across, walk elbow back as far into armpit as possible
free leg on thigh, push away and get hip out- put on top of head
butterfly pass
opponent grabs leg
fence arm underneath armpit
response-opponent sits back- you are in open guard
work the underhooks with hands next to body
underhooks on bottom just like on top
elbows tight in - forearms tight
don't let go
lock down body
use head to help- keep tight against chest
negate the underhooks- walk the knees towards him
knees and elbows together
opponent starts moving to create space-
you make move
go opposite side of where you're looking
lift legs high (headstand motion), drop knee against hip, and pass guard
the higher you go, the better
must do with a lot of speed and momentum
use elbows to help get legs high
if you don't get the legs high enough- you can get put back in guard
another pass from butterfly- they start pushing head
opponent uses arms to get head off body
can't lose head
lower hands, trap legs together and drive them to side you're looking at
opponent is pushing head
you're below hips- must get higher
hop legs to side they push you- and then look to other side
keep repeating
you get higher and higher each time
another butterfly pass
they defend by pushing the head with a little more strength
they push head and sit up to butterfly
they take hooks out
can't wait! or they will start attacking
thus, you must attack first
can't hold back- this attitude helped Marcelo in ADCC 2003
immediately push knee down (thumb in- most secure)
and underhook thigh
move knee in against thigh (same side of underhooked thigh)
other knee in as well
any time they try to hook you, pull them on top of you
far leg on shoulder
stretch hand to opposite shoulder
stand up, drive weight down with shoulders on top of hips (leg on shoulder pass)
don't loosen weight chest down on thigh
legs can't come back
control and follow with hands- establish side control posture
careful, you are in danger of triangle possibly
more details from last pass- possible double underhook variant
opponent pushes you away
pin leg down (thumb inside)
underhook other leg
don't hesistate
negate hooks by moving knees in, pull them towards you
detail: leg planted on ground
whole hand in, jam elbow to mat (rather than just thumb)
opponent counters- weighs leg down so you can't get it on your shoulder
you go under thigh with other hand- go double underhooks
lift hips up and pull them towards you- negate space between you
decide which way to pass- put shoulder on that thigh
step over (trap leg)
take hand out once leg is trapped
push knee through with arm (tight elbows vs. possible kimura)
at the same time- shoulder on midsection- bring (kick) leg over from other side
(shoulder prevents half guard)
same position, counter pass
butterfly with knees out
opponent controls elbows, flexes legs
now you are in a spider guard variant
can't bring hands out from top
make sure you still control bottom- pinch knees and drive feet together
bottom is exposed- you can roll hands out from bottom
roll one hand out and weave through legs
put other hand on thigh- grab around to other thight, drive legs down towards that side
smash down the legs, control with chin and whatever else you can to keep tight
if opponent just stays there, just move and establish side control
if he moves out the top leg (the one trapped by chin)- bring knee diagonally across (like 101 beginning)
put knee over thigh
weight down on them
step over
shoot hand through and grab underhook
get double underhooks
opponent tries to lock half guard
sprawl out and go to side control
other option- wait for them to move- go to mount (depending how they react)
same position, different counter
from butterfly, opponent flat
they push you with forearm in throat and sit up
they go for underhooks- pull upper body towards you
just hugging on back, not lifting hands up in the air
you pull your hands back and sit on heels
hands push knees together- SLAM them together hard and fast
they try and maintain underhooks- DON'T try and put back on floor- might get swept
IMMEDIATELY squat, hop on feet
keep knees together, drive weight down
in transition- push down with hands to stay heavy- or you will lose position, might get swept
jump over to mount
move looks easy, but it's got to be trained constantly
you will be able to establish your game on opponents
Friday, September 28, 2007
Marcelo Garcia - open guard ruminations
I was watching the 65-77kg category of ADCC 2005 and noticed a few things about Marcelo's open guard.
Some of this stuff might be more obvious, but I just want to log it-
-he flows quickly and seamlessly between half guard, deep half guard, half butterfly, butterfly, x-guard, etc.
-he will use arm drags within these transitions to try and take the back
-he will continually be disrupting his opponent's base- creating opportunities for the sweep and preventing the oppponent from progressing. if you are defending the sweep, it's harder to try and pass.
-he will go for some sweeps (at least threaten sweep) even if it isn't completely perfect. if the sweep doesn't work, it will allow him to move to another position, readjust, etc. at least it will prevent the opponent from trying to pass if you are effective enough- they will be overwhelmed on defense.
The main idea I picked up was to always have a threat from open guard. If you are just defending the pass and not moving, you are already at a disadvantage. If you are able to always have the opponent defending a sweep or thinking about something you're doing, you are preventing them from trying to pass or submit you. There's constant movement in the transition- a very active and assertive open guard.
Some of this stuff might be more obvious, but I just want to log it-
-he flows quickly and seamlessly between half guard, deep half guard, half butterfly, butterfly, x-guard, etc.
-he will use arm drags within these transitions to try and take the back
-he will continually be disrupting his opponent's base- creating opportunities for the sweep and preventing the oppponent from progressing. if you are defending the sweep, it's harder to try and pass.
-he will go for some sweeps (at least threaten sweep) even if it isn't completely perfect. if the sweep doesn't work, it will allow him to move to another position, readjust, etc. at least it will prevent the opponent from trying to pass if you are effective enough- they will be overwhelmed on defense.
The main idea I picked up was to always have a threat from open guard. If you are just defending the pass and not moving, you are already at a disadvantage. If you are able to always have the opponent defending a sweep or thinking about something you're doing, you are preventing them from trying to pass or submit you. There's constant movement in the transition- a very active and assertive open guard.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Marcelo Garcia- Winning Techniques of Submission Grappling (series 1) vol. 2- Mastering the Back
Taking the Back.
From Butterfly position.
Timing is important.
Size of opponent doesn't matter.
Opponent grabs ankles. Legs are dominated. If you wait too long, opponent is able to work to pass.
Before they do anything- wrist control, grab tricep, kick leg, PULL them across. Break grip.
Don't let them get your legs between their legs
Take hook out and plant it on the floor
Drag them past you
Drive them to the floor- other leg goes between legs
Chest goes to upper back
Keep it tightly clenched
Hand over shoulder-under armpit (harness)
Leg becomes hook. Hook comes over.
Either spread them out or look to finish right away.
If they go to side, finish from there.
neck is open
after you drag, you can immediately get neck.
take them to side with hooks and finish
more details- coming up on the elbow
reminder- go right away once opponent tries to control!
leg helps hips come closer
opponent grabs hands to defend neck
opponent starts escape- free leg turning and trying to escape
never let hands go- keep locked at chest
come up on elbow, pull hook out slightly
bring leg across opponent's waist
natural reaction- stretch leg out to get out of near body triangle
then put hook in
look for choke
more details
armdrag opponent
lock harness
they defend with leg
come out to side on elbow
use leg to stretch them out OR they just straighten and give up the hook
from back position-getting the choke
important- during course of move- keep harness tight against you
hand position- lower arm with hand on top
when neck is open a little, JAM hand
don't slip, JAM into throat
grab onto shoulder
pull other arm out, lock mata leao
if they defend chin tightly-
JAM hand on throat, pull forehead up
grab as much of forehead as you need
more counters to common defense
reminder- back never separates from your chest
once you pull forehead up, they pull hand down
always return to harness!
need to trap hand- grab with either hand to feed down (use on same side of choking hand)
now it's 2 on 1!
they only have one hand to defend.
more on hooks
from turtle and one hook inside
chest on back with harness
opponent drives back and bridges into you, gets hip out
you lose second hook
can not lose hand lock
don't let them grab legs either
walk feet away from arms (perpendicular to opponent now)
bridge and get to knees
force opponent to sit
why? you can choose whichever side you are comfortable with
before back hits mat, put second hook in
otherwise you may have to repeat from step one
from sweep
butterfly
you sweep, they post
switch to x guard momentarily
underhook hand grabs under knee
elbow control hand switches quickly
you switch underneath and get back hooks
hands immediately grab ankles
they stand, you sweep
if they don't stand, drive them forward
must be FAST or they can recover
immediately jump on back and lock up harness, get hooks, start choking
from side control
keep knees against body (everything tight)
hand stopping hips
lock them down TIGHT- leave one escape option
they move towards outside
start exposing back
harness, sit them up, put in hooks
more from side control
opponent not rolling to outside
set them up- take hand away from blocking hip and put on other side
they turn into you, pull them towards you and go for single leg (don't let them get it tight)
arm goes like crossface (first part of harness)
start locking harness, sprawl back leg
from standing
they shoot to single leg-
free knee and kick over to spin around, get harness in
if neck is open, choke
if chin is to chest, secure harness and hooks
single leg, head inside
if you wait too long, you get taken down
grab armpit and elbow
get head to other side
step to side, drive head into center, take down
lock up harness
from back control
from back control- takedowns are too tiring, taking the back takes less energy
go to side you're looking at first
slam them down
From Butterfly position.
Timing is important.
Size of opponent doesn't matter.
Opponent grabs ankles. Legs are dominated. If you wait too long, opponent is able to work to pass.
Before they do anything- wrist control, grab tricep, kick leg, PULL them across. Break grip.
Don't let them get your legs between their legs
Take hook out and plant it on the floor
Drag them past you
Drive them to the floor- other leg goes between legs
Chest goes to upper back
Keep it tightly clenched
Hand over shoulder-under armpit (harness)
Leg becomes hook. Hook comes over.
Either spread them out or look to finish right away.
If they go to side, finish from there.
neck is open
after you drag, you can immediately get neck.
take them to side with hooks and finish
more details- coming up on the elbow
reminder- go right away once opponent tries to control!
leg helps hips come closer
opponent grabs hands to defend neck
opponent starts escape- free leg turning and trying to escape
never let hands go- keep locked at chest
come up on elbow, pull hook out slightly
bring leg across opponent's waist
natural reaction- stretch leg out to get out of near body triangle
then put hook in
look for choke
more details
armdrag opponent
lock harness
they defend with leg
come out to side on elbow
use leg to stretch them out OR they just straighten and give up the hook
from back position-getting the choke
important- during course of move- keep harness tight against you
hand position- lower arm with hand on top
when neck is open a little, JAM hand
don't slip, JAM into throat
grab onto shoulder
pull other arm out, lock mata leao
if they defend chin tightly-
JAM hand on throat, pull forehead up
grab as much of forehead as you need
more counters to common defense
reminder- back never separates from your chest
once you pull forehead up, they pull hand down
always return to harness!
need to trap hand- grab with either hand to feed down (use on same side of choking hand)
now it's 2 on 1!
they only have one hand to defend.
more on hooks
from turtle and one hook inside
chest on back with harness
opponent drives back and bridges into you, gets hip out
you lose second hook
can not lose hand lock
don't let them grab legs either
walk feet away from arms (perpendicular to opponent now)
bridge and get to knees
force opponent to sit
why? you can choose whichever side you are comfortable with
before back hits mat, put second hook in
otherwise you may have to repeat from step one
from sweep
butterfly
you sweep, they post
switch to x guard momentarily
underhook hand grabs under knee
elbow control hand switches quickly
you switch underneath and get back hooks
hands immediately grab ankles
they stand, you sweep
if they don't stand, drive them forward
must be FAST or they can recover
immediately jump on back and lock up harness, get hooks, start choking
from side control
keep knees against body (everything tight)
hand stopping hips
lock them down TIGHT- leave one escape option
they move towards outside
start exposing back
harness, sit them up, put in hooks
more from side control
opponent not rolling to outside
set them up- take hand away from blocking hip and put on other side
they turn into you, pull them towards you and go for single leg (don't let them get it tight)
arm goes like crossface (first part of harness)
start locking harness, sprawl back leg
from standing
they shoot to single leg-
free knee and kick over to spin around, get harness in
if neck is open, choke
if chin is to chest, secure harness and hooks
single leg, head inside
if you wait too long, you get taken down
grab armpit and elbow
get head to other side
step to side, drive head into center, take down
lock up harness
from back control
from back control- takedowns are too tiring, taking the back takes less energy
go to side you're looking at first
slam them down
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Marcelo Garcia- Winning Techniques of Submission Grappling (series 1) vol. 1- the arm drag
setup from standing-
same side wrist control (side of front leg)
-either grab wrist first
OR let him grab your wrist
-->make move IMMEDIATELY after getting control
get front leg to side of his front leg
step forward in line w/ front leg, drive shoulder into his shoulder
grip elbow with free hand (cup hand)- can't be below or above elbow- must be directly on
head resting on side of shoulder
-->always look to move first
option-
if he grabs first
bait with own wrist forward
other hand close enough to break grip IMMEDIATELY
yank out hand towards open fingers
switch grip and start over with you controlling his wrist
...other option
you offer wrist, he grabs OTHER wrist as well
-->Marcelo huge tip- his jiu jitsu is always about BEING A STEP AHEAD of opponent
even if opponent is aware of move, he'll be reacting AFTER you do it.
switch and come inside- if you react quickly, you can still arm drag
(his arm can jam you from coming in)
...defense to move- counter
once it's in completely, it's a bad situation
once you get armdragged- bring far hand (forearm) between your shoulder and head- DRIVE
take leg off line with his leg- step back
break grip and reset head to head
...dragging opponent past you
once he starts moving around, make opponent walk past you
PULL opponent past you- step leg back, legs like squat-lunge
IMMEDIATELY turn in same direction as opponent
bring chest onto opponent's upper back
shoulder tight against upper back
establish harness grip (hand under armpit is always grabbing wrist of hand over shoulder)
if you're not tight to back- opponent can step out
BE A STEP AHEAD
...the harness grip
once opponent is dragged past
harness grip
DRIVE grip into chest- with your chest driving into upper back
keep tight against upper back
if grip is loose, they can escape
...getting the hooks
getting the hooks
there's an easier way than most people make it
"the jiu jitsu is SIMPLE. it can't be complicated."
get closer hook first
wait for opponent to start lifting (they aren't comfortable there)- put first hook
opponent keeps going- jump with far hook
hooks need to be above the knees- not below the knees
...hook defense to mata leao
they defend first hook
it's useless to try far hook as well- they are on defense about hooks
BUT something else is wide open...the NECK
jam arm into throat- don't walk it gently
get fingers into groove of shoulder/armpit
other arm comes out- get mata leao
takedown option from shoulder to shoulder
once shoulder to shoulder- they resist and try to pull arm out
can't make opponent walk?
before they pull out arm- put weight down on shoulder w/own shoulder-don't hesitate
take them to the ground
front leg in line still
other leg- step in between legs and drop
keep arm tight
from ground
don't wait or they can establish position
as soon as you fall- elbow control helps you lift self up
sit up- use outside leg kick as pendulum to get momentum and sit up
release elbow- post (inside leg still hooking like half guard- toes pointed down for extra control)
other arm shoots over to far armpit
etablish harness grip
keep grip tight
take advantage of what opponent gives you
if they aren't moving, just take back
you already have one hook
until submission
come in with second hook
jam hand into throat
grab shoulder
take bottom arm out
lock mata leao for the choke
as you get second hook- JAM hand into throat simultaneously (not before)
from ground- they resist and try and lift up from turtle
they lift up
you go with them (like one armed row)- use strength against them
you must do it fast before they can get up fully
marcelo used this in abu dhabi against bigger opponents
variation- from ground- opponent coming up
use leverage and momentum against them
take what they give
once hips come up, you are already on their back pretty much
hips completely off ground
third variation of opponent coming up
before you lock your hands together for harness-
opponent puts back to floor and tries to keep rolling
POST OUT LEG so they can't spin out
drive leg into back, roll and make them come around
put into second hook
loosen harness
drive arm into throat, grab shoulder
lock up RNC
same move, more details
chest to back
counter roll by posting toes- leg coming around anticipating the roll
if you don't put leg down, they can keep spinning and possibly end on top
push knee into small of back
spin around, second hook
you are flat on back- if you sit up, you have more control over opponent
back is completely off floor
make sure the harness is TIGHT
neck is more under control
STILL jam hand into throat even if they grab
footage: Marcelo choking out Shaolin in Abu Dhabi 2003 using the same sequence.
key things- Marcelo takes him down with the arm drag and switches from harness to RNC right away. Marcelo jams the forearm in throat right away and continues to roll with Shaolin as he tries to escape. He uses that knee in back move to come around and get the hooks. Marcelo loses the bottom hook and comes to a half guard variant with marcelo on top, but the RNC is already locked in tight and Shaolin goes out.
same side wrist control (side of front leg)
-either grab wrist first
OR let him grab your wrist
-->make move IMMEDIATELY after getting control
get front leg to side of his front leg
step forward in line w/ front leg, drive shoulder into his shoulder
grip elbow with free hand (cup hand)- can't be below or above elbow- must be directly on
head resting on side of shoulder
-->always look to move first
option-
if he grabs first
bait with own wrist forward
other hand close enough to break grip IMMEDIATELY
yank out hand towards open fingers
switch grip and start over with you controlling his wrist
...other option
you offer wrist, he grabs OTHER wrist as well
-->Marcelo huge tip- his jiu jitsu is always about BEING A STEP AHEAD of opponent
even if opponent is aware of move, he'll be reacting AFTER you do it.
switch and come inside- if you react quickly, you can still arm drag
(his arm can jam you from coming in)
...defense to move- counter
once it's in completely, it's a bad situation
once you get armdragged- bring far hand (forearm) between your shoulder and head- DRIVE
take leg off line with his leg- step back
break grip and reset head to head
...dragging opponent past you
once he starts moving around, make opponent walk past you
PULL opponent past you- step leg back, legs like squat-lunge
IMMEDIATELY turn in same direction as opponent
bring chest onto opponent's upper back
shoulder tight against upper back
establish harness grip (hand under armpit is always grabbing wrist of hand over shoulder)
if you're not tight to back- opponent can step out
BE A STEP AHEAD
...the harness grip
once opponent is dragged past
harness grip
DRIVE grip into chest- with your chest driving into upper back
keep tight against upper back
if grip is loose, they can escape
...getting the hooks
getting the hooks
there's an easier way than most people make it
"the jiu jitsu is SIMPLE. it can't be complicated."
get closer hook first
wait for opponent to start lifting (they aren't comfortable there)- put first hook
opponent keeps going- jump with far hook
hooks need to be above the knees- not below the knees
...hook defense to mata leao
they defend first hook
it's useless to try far hook as well- they are on defense about hooks
BUT something else is wide open...the NECK
jam arm into throat- don't walk it gently
get fingers into groove of shoulder/armpit
other arm comes out- get mata leao
takedown option from shoulder to shoulder
once shoulder to shoulder- they resist and try to pull arm out
can't make opponent walk?
before they pull out arm- put weight down on shoulder w/own shoulder-don't hesitate
take them to the ground
front leg in line still
other leg- step in between legs and drop
keep arm tight
from ground
don't wait or they can establish position
as soon as you fall- elbow control helps you lift self up
sit up- use outside leg kick as pendulum to get momentum and sit up
release elbow- post (inside leg still hooking like half guard- toes pointed down for extra control)
other arm shoots over to far armpit
etablish harness grip
keep grip tight
take advantage of what opponent gives you
if they aren't moving, just take back
you already have one hook
until submission
come in with second hook
jam hand into throat
grab shoulder
take bottom arm out
lock mata leao for the choke
as you get second hook- JAM hand into throat simultaneously (not before)
from ground- they resist and try and lift up from turtle
they lift up
you go with them (like one armed row)- use strength against them
you must do it fast before they can get up fully
marcelo used this in abu dhabi against bigger opponents
variation- from ground- opponent coming up
use leverage and momentum against them
take what they give
once hips come up, you are already on their back pretty much
hips completely off ground
third variation of opponent coming up
before you lock your hands together for harness-
opponent puts back to floor and tries to keep rolling
POST OUT LEG so they can't spin out
drive leg into back, roll and make them come around
put into second hook
loosen harness
drive arm into throat, grab shoulder
lock up RNC
same move, more details
chest to back
counter roll by posting toes- leg coming around anticipating the roll
if you don't put leg down, they can keep spinning and possibly end on top
push knee into small of back
spin around, second hook
you are flat on back- if you sit up, you have more control over opponent
back is completely off floor
make sure the harness is TIGHT
neck is more under control
STILL jam hand into throat even if they grab
footage: Marcelo choking out Shaolin in Abu Dhabi 2003 using the same sequence.
key things- Marcelo takes him down with the arm drag and switches from harness to RNC right away. Marcelo jams the forearm in throat right away and continues to roll with Shaolin as he tries to escape. He uses that knee in back move to come around and get the hooks. Marcelo loses the bottom hook and comes to a half guard variant with marcelo on top, but the RNC is already locked in tight and Shaolin goes out.
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