Technique: Attacks & Counters from the Guard

Feb. 21 ~  Feb. 25  

This week at El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we focused on three main attacks from the guard: Arm Lock, Omoplata, and Triangle. These three submissions are Jiu-Jitsu attacks that you have probably seen on television, and are very effective and applicable ways to submit your opponent. We also made the comparison of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with the game of chess. Getting into certain positions in Jiu-Jitsu is much like laying out the chess board with your pieces in specific locations. In chess we recognize the layout with our eyes, but in Jiu-Jitsu we need to recognize it with our bodies. 

1. Armlock:

    Trap the arm ~ Step on hip to turn (same side as trapped arm) (Bodies should be     

     perpendicular) ~ Leg  on hip comes over the head 

    - Counter: Pull the arm out. (Rotation of the hips and shoulders)

2. Omoplata:

     Get bodies Parallel ~ Trap the far hip as you sit up ~ elevate hips 

    - Counter: Posture up to face partner (get back in the guard)

(Blue & Above): Attack Wrist 

3. Triangle:

     Swing free leg UP, OVER, and DOWN ~ Grab your ankle ~ Get perpendicular ~ Squeeze  

      knees

     - Counter: Elevate the head and create a bigger triangle

Seven move sequence:

Armlock ~ Pull arm out ~ Omoplata ~ posture up ~ Triangle ~ Posture & push ~ Armlock

Eliot Kelly 

www.edhbjj.com

"When you get someone into check and they move their piece on the board, 

you need recognize a change and find another way to get them into check."

Technique: Passing the Guard

12/13 ~ 12/16
         This week at El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu we focused on mastering the guard pass, and the ability to maintain your balance and a solid base at all times. It is important to learn how to clear your opponents legs using your entire body in order to secure the guard pass and end up in a 100 kilos position or better. There are many variations to passing the guard, but if you stick to the basics you should be fine! Maintain your balance, clear the legs, and look to secure a 100 Kilos position. 


Tips while in the Guard:
- Make a strong triangle with your body: Point A (where the hands touch your partner)         
                                                           Point B (your head and chest) 
                                                           Point C (your hips). 
- Push using the outer edge of the palm (Second Grip)
- Create distance between Point D (their hips) and Point C (your hips)
- Moving to maintain balance 


Guard Pass:
- Grip on the knee. One knee up. Same side arm under the leg. Circle arm to the other hip ~ into 100 Kilos (position 4)
-  Push knee down. Outside leg traps his leg. Hand on hip slides under arm and knee behind head. Clear legs ~ into 100 Kilos (position 2)
- Grip low on the pants. All the weight on your partner and walk around the outside. Shoulder in stomach. Trail knee to the hip. Front knee to the shoulder - into 100 kilos (position 2/3)


Guard Submissions (Counter-attacks):
- Leg Triangle Choke (When an arm is under the leg)
- Arm bar (when arms are posted high)


Guard Sweeps (Passer is on both feet):
- Feet on hips. Head goes over the head. Lift to backward roll sweep ~ into Mount
- Feet on hips. Grips on Sleeve. Partner is Pulling Back. Hook behind knee. Grab other heel. Push-pull to sweep ~ into 100 Kilos (position 2)
 ~ If they step back ~
- Switch grips. Alternate hand grabs heel. Hip foot to other hip. Knee foot to the ground. Push-pull and sweep the far leg ~ into Knee on belly/100 Kilos (position 2)
~ Transition Drill between both ~


Stand Up:
Double Leg Take Down: Hands post on elbows. Grab your guns before you shoot. Head up/Back Straight/ Hips in/Trail leg up.


"Take time to review and visualize the technique you learned in your mind. Go slow and picture every movement step by step. If you can see the steps in your mind, your body will be able to do it."

Eliot Kelly 

www.edhbjj.com

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