GB Technique: Head and Arm Choke: Attack and Escape

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GB Technique: Head and Arm Choke: Attack and Escape

This week on GB Technique we are going to look at a pair of techniques from the perspective of both the attack and then the counter and escape.

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In order to truly master a technique, we must study both sides of the move: the attack and the counter to the submission. Two of Gracie Barra’s top instructors share their techniques to help you level up your Head and Arm chokes.

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Attack

Prof. Kendall Reusing is one of Gracie Barra’s most active and successful competitors. Prof. Reusing is known for her dangerous Head and Arm Choke (Kata gatame). In this video, Prof. Reusing shares her 3 keys to correcting common mistakes with the Arm Triangle choke and getting the tap.

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https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPwPYLQp-P8/?utm_medium=copy_link

The most common mistake most students make with the Head and Arm Choke is trying to squeeze as hard as possible using arm strength. Prof. Reusing shows those important micro-adjustments that take away space and force the opponent to “tap or nap”.

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Counter

Prof. Joe Scarola of GB Jupiter

“Answer the phone” block the choke. But it isn’t enough to merely stall the choke and wait for the timer to go offending the round.

We should be looking to advance our position and escape altogether.

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Prof. Scarola uses the fundamental elbow-to-knee escape to catch his opponent’s leg in a half guard. Now Prof. Scarola can utilize the strength of his legs to push the opponent away and prevent the top opponent from applying their full pressure in the choke. Next, Prof. Scarola transitions to the back and has completely reversed the course of the match.

https://www.instagram.com/p/COREOn6JZQ1/?utm_medium=copy_link

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See also on GB Technique: Connecting Open Guards

https://graciebarra.com/gb-news/gb-technique-connecting-open-guards/

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Writer: Mark Mullen, Gracie Barra Black Belt

https://graciebarra.com/gb-news/gb-technique-spider-guard-sweeps-with-prof-marcio-feitosa/

GB Technique: Spider Guard Sweeps with Prof. Marcio Feitosa

This week on GB Technique we are going to look at one of the very best defensive and offensive open guard styles – the Spider Guard. Especially effective for smaller jiu-jitsu players, there are multiple possibilities to attack from Spider Guard and we have Prof. Marcio to show us some of his favorite techniques.

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Marcio Feitosa open guard

Spider guard sweep 1

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CSKOHwunyOj/?utm_medium=copy_link

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Prof. Marcio begins this sequence by demonstrating the most basic Spider Guard sweep when the opponent is looking to pass on their knees. This is probably the best-known Spider Guard sweep of all. The sleeve grip combined with your foot in the biceps is a very powerful leverage to unbalance your opponent.

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When the passer stands up to counter the initial sweep, notice how Prof. Marcio immediately transitions into a Single-leg X-guard position – while keeping his original sleeve grip. Once Prof. Marcio has threaded his free leg inside he moves to a variation of the X-guard / Spider Guard hybrid to sweep the opponent. He is incorporating grips from the 2 different open guards. Very creative and effective!

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Spider guard sweep 2

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In this second video, the opponent has put their weight back to avoid a sweep to the front direction like in video one. Prof. Marcio reads the situation and switches to a variation of the Sickle Sweep where his free leg chops out the leg of the standing passer and they lose their balance to the rear direction. Note Prof. Marcio uses an ankle grip to control both of the opponent’s legs for the sweep.

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This sequence shows one of the most important concepts in advanced jiu-jitsu: is the ability to link your positions together and immediately switch to a complementary technique according to how your opponent reacts.

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See also on GB Technique: Head and Arm Choke: Attack and Escape

https://graciebarra.com/gb-news/gb-technique-head-and-arm-choke-attack-and-escape/

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Writer: Mark Mullen, Gracie Barra Black Belt

[번역]GB 수련생 질문: 작은 수련생들을 위한 조언

GB 수련생 질문: 작은 수련생들을 위한 조언

한 GB 수련생이 질문해왔다 "전 수업에서 가장 작은 수련생 중 하나입니다. 더 크거나, 무거운 수련 파트너에게 박살나지 않으려면 뭘 해야 하나요?"

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이는 훌륭한 질문이다! 결국에는, 이것이 그레이시 바하에서 대부분의 주짓수 수련생들이 수련을 시작한 이유가 아닐까? 더 크고, 강한 공격자에게서 방어하는 방법을 배우는 것이? 난 무술 수업에 참여했던 많은 이들이 그들에게 "전 작고 약한 상대를 물리치는 방법을 정말로 알고 싶어요!" 라고 하진 않았을 거라 생각한다. (의역)

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농담은 제쳐두고, 주짓수는 작고 약한 사람들에게 더 큰 상대를 방어하고 물리칠 수 있는 능력을 주는 최고의 무술일 수 있다. 브라질에서의 초기 주짓수 발전의 핵심 인물 중 두 명 - 대사부 카를로스 그레이시 Sr.과 엘리오 그레이시 - 는 작은 키와 더 큰 상대를 물리치는 능력으로 유명했었다.

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집에서 가까울 수록, 당신의 그레이시 바하 도장에 더 작고, 가볍지만 (그리고 감히 신체적으로 위협적이라고 할 수 없지만) 또한 매트 위에서는 완전히 사나운 상위-수준의 띠가 많이 있을 가능성이 높다. 우리 대부분은 우리보다 훨씬 작은 더 경험 많은 수련생으로 인해 곤경헤 빠져 있다. 훨씬 작은 훈련 파트너에 의해 반복적으로 탭을 치는 것은 매우 겸손하게 되는 경험이 될 수 있다. 하지만 경험은 당신도 마찬가지로 믿는 사람이 되어야 한다. 당신은 더 작은 수련생을 위한 주짓수의 효과에 대한 직접적인 증거를 체험했다.

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롤링에서 이러한 작은 "거대한 킬러들"을 관찰함으로, 우리는 큰 훈련 파트너와 롤링할 때 그들이 선호하는 기술과 포지션에서의 특정 행동 양식을 알아차릴 수 있다.

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다음은 더 큰 수련 파트너와 롤링 시에 작은 주짓수 수련생들에게 효과가 있는 몇가지 사항들이다.

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1- 훌륭한 가드. 작은 수련생들은 순전히 필요에 의해 강력한 수비적 가드를 개발해야 할 것이다. 그들이 롤의 대부분을 바닥에서 보낸다면 가드를 유지하고, 중량급의 무게와 압박을 버티는 것을 피하기 위한 틀을 세우고 거리를 유지하는 능력이 매우 능숙하고, 은밀하고 위협적인 스트레이트 암락이나 가드에서의 오모플라타를 할 것이다.

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작은 주짓수 선수들이 큰 수련생들에게 성공적인 탭을 받아내곤 하는 서브미션을 생각해 보면, 대부분은 보통 가드에서의 스트레이트 암바이다. 그리고 제어 및 스윕을 하는 방법의 한 형태인, 오모플라타 또한 가벼운 BJJ 선수가 상대의 어깨에 다리와 엉덩이의 힘을 활용할 수 있게 한다.

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2- 인간 등짐. 작은 BJJ 선수의 경기에선 상대의 등을 잡는 것 또한 일반적인 요소이다. 속도의 이점을 사용하여, 작은 선수는 서브미션의 제왕 - 후위 초크로 공격을 할 수 있는 위치인 큰 상대방의 등으로 돌아 들어가기 위한 암 드래그나 또는 숙여 들어갈 수 있다.

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백마운트는 훌륭한 이유로 그라운드에서 최고의 포지션으로 간주된다. 상대의 공격적인 선택 사항들 전부가 무효화 되고 등 뒤에서 뭘 하는지 볼 수가 없다. 뒤쪽 제어는 작은 주짓수 선수에게 경기에서 가장 안전한 장소일 수 있다.

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3- 다리 잠금 경기. MMA의 다윗과 골리앗 경기와 스포츠 그래플링 앱솔루트 경기에서, 최고의 동점 기술은 다리 공격이다. 다리 얽기 가드는 상대적으로 약한 발목과 무릎 관절에 몸 전체의 힘을 가하면서 작은 선수가 더 무거운 상대의 움직임을 제어할 수 있도록 한다.

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더 가벼운 선수가 훨씬 더 큰 상대와의 시합에서 어떻게 하는지 관찰하고 싱글 레그 X-가드와 레그 락 공격을 볼거라고 장담한다! 효과가 있기 때문이다.

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작은 주짓수 수련생들은 절망하지 않는다. 경기장을 평준화하고 방어뿐 아니라, 더 큰 수련 파트너를 상대로 이길 수 있게하는 전략과 기술이 있다.

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See also on GB Blog: Technique Beats Strength with Master Carlos Gracie Jr.

https://graciebarra.com/gb-news/technique-beats-strength-with-master-carlos-gracie-jr/

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Writer: Mark Mullen, Gracie Barra Black Belt

GB Technique: Single Leg Takedown Entries

This week on GB Technique we are going to look at a takedown that might be the most successful at the higher levels of competition (both with gi and No-Gi) – the Single Leg Takedown.

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There are multiple ways to both enter into and finish a single-leg takedown, but a few principles are the same across the board. Let’s take a look at two of Gracie Barra’s most experienced instructors.

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Prof. Marcio Feitosa enters into single leg takedown

Often the most challenging part of getting the single takedown is getting past your opponent’s defense and getting your grip on the leg.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CKy6n5Bpscv/?igshid=1dvyoo9uny9j

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Note how Prof. Marcio changes levels and drops lower so he can enter while still having a strong posture (instead of being bent over at the waist and susceptible to a Guillotine choke). Also, Prof. Marcio uses footwork and gets the opponent moving to expose the front leg. Attacking the front leg is much easier as it is closer to you and easier to grab.

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Single leg with details

In our second video, we see Prof. “Draculino” explain the details of entering and finishing a single leg. Note that the principles are the same as in our first video: using footwork to bring the target leg closer to us and a level change to get in close to the opponent.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CR4pzhYjYwH/?utm_medium=copy_link

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Prof. Draculino initially breaks the opponent’s grip and gets to a position known as a Russian 2 on 1 grip or Cross Grip in the gi. In this position, Prof. Draculino can control the opponent’s movement and can enter into his single leg grip easily as the opponent’s arm is tied up and can not defend the entry.

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Important details: Prof  Draculino enters into a “low single” where he is on one knee, his level well below the defensive hands of the opponent. See how Prof. Draculino keeps his head on the inside of the opponent’s body making it less vulnerable to the Guillotine choke. Prof. Draculino finishes the takedown by ending in a leg drag position where he has different options to pass.

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See also on GB Technique: Connecting Open Guards

https://graciebarra.com/gb-news/gb-technique-connecting-open-guards/

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Writer: Mark Mullen, Gracie Barra Black Belt

GB Technique: Clock Choke & Turtle Attack from GB1

This week on GB Technique we are going to look at 2 techniques from the GB1 Online taught by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. – taught by Prof’s Marcio Feitosa and Flavio Almeida.

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Prof. Marcio started training at the original Gracie Barra school in Barra de Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro in 1988 with Master Carlos all the way from his white belt to his black belt. Prof. Marcio shares some memories of those early training where Master Carlos promoted the values of brotherhood, safety, and developing well-rounded jiu-jitsu.

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The technique portion of the video starts around 6:30 time remaining in the video.

Prof. Marcio Feitosa and Prof. Flavio Almeida get together to teach 2 techniques from the GB1 Curriculum.

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https://www.instagram.com/tv/CRAD1BGJE2u/?utm_medium=copy_link

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1- Prof. Marcio finds himself in the Turtle Top position on his opponent. Just because you have progressed to Turtle Top doesn’t mean that it is going to be easy for you to insert your hooks and get the Back Mount. When your opponent is in a tight, defensive turtle, it can be a challenge to attack them without losing your position.

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Instead of simply jumping on the opponent’s back and hoping to find space for his hooks, Prof. Marcio secures a grip on the wrist of Prof. Flavio and a solid lapel grip with his other hand. Note that Prof. Marcio circles to the opposite side of the opponent to find the room to insert the first hook and initiate a roll. During the roll, an opening is created for Prof. Marcio to get the second hook and score 4 points for Back Mount.

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2- Clock Choke – Prof. Marcio demonstrates a variation from the same initial position and grips, but the opponent in turtle is blocking that first hook from entering. Without the hooks, Prof. Marcio can not get the Back Mount but instead attacks with the powerful “Clock Choke” (aka “Relogio” in Portuguese). We see the Clock Choke at the highest levels of competition.

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“As I go for the choke, my weight distribution is key,” says Prof. Marcio as he emphasizes keeping your weight and pressure on the opponent. The circling motion of the feet is what tightens the choking grip and also gives the Clock Choke its name.

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A final detail is that Prof. Marcio uses the wrist grip he has on Prof. Flavio to break down his ability to post on that arm and Prof. Marcio can force Prof. Flavio’s shoulder down to the mat.

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See also on GB Technique: Connecting Open Guards

https://graciebarra.com/gb-news/gb-technique-connecting-open-guards/

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Writer: Mark Mullen, Gracie Barra Black Belt