I have two options when dealing with the foot on the bicep. For my first option I swim my hand from the outside inso that my palm rests against B's thigh. I push away to clear the hook and hopefully the grip.
Option two is to bring my knee right behind B's knee/thigh and in one motion pull back while shooting my hips forward. It's possible to go into a leg drag/torreando. For the leg drag (if the other foot is on the bicep) I take my free hand and bring it across my body and behind B's ankle. I use my free hand to change the angle of the leg and fit it into the pocket of my hip.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Sit Up Guard: 3 Sweeps
The position starts from De La Riva guard. Top player has a same side lapel grip with their right hand. I am playing De La Riva with my left foot and my right foot is on T's left thigh. To set up sit up guard I break the lapel grip and kick back T's left thigh. As I kick back I pass the arm to my left hand. At this point I should be controlling T's right arm while having my left foot resting on their left thigh.
Sweep 1:
A common reaction for T is to use their left hand to push down on my right ankle and step over the leg. As they step over my right leg comes behind their trapped leg and I use my hips to come up and straight out their leg to sweep them backwards. Once I finish the sweep my right arm comes up and my forearm blocks their hip at the inside of their thigh.
Sweep 2:
Another common reaction is for T to step back. When they step back my left leg is the one that hooks behind T's right leg. I let go of sleeve grip in my left hand and post my left hand of the floor. As I post my left hand my right arm shoots through the legs as I come up to sweep. Again I block the hip with my forearm on the inside of the thigh.
Sweep 3:
Sometimes T steps back, but only enough so that it is difficult for me to maintain my right foot on T's left thigh. When they do this I keep the arm grip tight and start to fall to my right side. As I fall I bring T's right knee onto my body. My main goal is to move toward T's left leg so that my right hand can reach the back of T's left knee. Once I am able to do that T's weight is on my body. In one motion I begin to flatten myself out so and when my back is flat against the mat, I place both my feet on the ground and upa as I push with my right hand.
Sweep 1:
A common reaction for T is to use their left hand to push down on my right ankle and step over the leg. As they step over my right leg comes behind their trapped leg and I use my hips to come up and straight out their leg to sweep them backwards. Once I finish the sweep my right arm comes up and my forearm blocks their hip at the inside of their thigh.
Sweep 2:
Another common reaction is for T to step back. When they step back my left leg is the one that hooks behind T's right leg. I let go of sleeve grip in my left hand and post my left hand of the floor. As I post my left hand my right arm shoots through the legs as I come up to sweep. Again I block the hip with my forearm on the inside of the thigh.
Sweep 3:
Sometimes T steps back, but only enough so that it is difficult for me to maintain my right foot on T's left thigh. When they do this I keep the arm grip tight and start to fall to my right side. As I fall I bring T's right knee onto my body. My main goal is to move toward T's left leg so that my right hand can reach the back of T's left knee. Once I am able to do that T's weight is on my body. In one motion I begin to flatten myself out so and when my back is flat against the mat, I place both my feet on the ground and upa as I push with my right hand.
Guard Pass: Shin/Knee Slice to Leg Drag
I learned two guard passes from the position where you step over the bottom person's leg so that their leg is trapped. If their legs are open then the option to knee slice, shin slice, or x pass is there. A lot of times the bottom player will cross their feet which takes those options away. I still have two pass options from this position.
The first is a smash pass to the opposite side. If I am over the bottom players right leg, I want to smash his legs to the opposite side and pass. My right hand grabs the same side lapel and my left goes to the otuside of B's right knee. I stand up a little to give myself space to turn both my feet at an angle (about 45 degrees to create a diagonal line across B's body). The angle gives me the leverage I need to help smash the legs. My chest drops down so that it is touching my left hand and using both my hand and my chest, I smash the legs to the side. I can usually slip my right leg out at this point, but before I do that I windshield my left shin over both B's legs to trap them. Once I have my shin trapping B's legs, I can then release my right leg and post out. At this point I can release the lapel with my right hand and cross face, driving B's body up. This motion helps to create space and allows me to bring my right knee in tight to the body. From here I can simply mount with my left arm having a underhook.
My second option is when the bottom player resists the smash to the side.When I feel them resisting the push on the outside of their leg, I bring the inside of my right knee to the inside of B's right. I straighten my right leg and in one motion collapse and slide my right knee/shin along B's right shin. This motion puts a lot of pressure on B's leg and makes it difficult for them to keep the leg trapped. More often than not my leg will slip out. I end up in a position where my right hip is laying on B's legs and my right hand is gripping the lapel. It's important to keep my right elbow in tight to the hip. My immediate reaction is to plant my head on the ground and jump to the other side. When they turn into me again, my left arm comes across their back with my elbow tight to their hip and I jump back over again. Everytime I jump over I post my head and hand on the floor.
Knee slice/Shin Slice
Off the same guard passing position when B's right leg is trapped. If the legs are open I can knee/shin slice. The main difference between the two is what comes over the leg first. If I am knee slicing, my right knee comes up and over B's right shin. Once I clear the rest of my leg I use my left hand grip on the outside of their leg in conjunction with my body to shift their legs over to the side. I end up at the end of a leg drag position.
The shin slice is similar except my shin windshield wipers over first. I've had more success with the shin slice and find it easier than the knee slice. An important detail is to keep the inside of my right knee against the inside of B's right knee.
Grip detail: Instead of gripping the outside of the knee, I can grab the bottom of the pants at the ankle.
Sometimes the bottom player will bring their left leg across the hip to create space and stop the slice. They will also hook their right foot and start playing a reverse De La Riva position. At this point my left hand goes to grip the bottom of the pants on B's right leg. My right hand lets go of the lapel and comes around the outside of B's left leg and I pass the ankle grip in my left hand to my right. My left hand can go back to gripping the same side lapel. I push my knee into the thigh and when they push back I straight my leg and knee slice out like in the pass above. Expect to jump over the side immediately. If I don't have to jump I can just pass and bring B's legs over my right to isolate their hip movement.
Double Under:
For this double underpass I grab the pants above the butt. This is different to the traditional arm wrap that is shown. With the pants grip I pull the bottom player onto my quads. From this point I pick a side that I want to pass. If I choose to pass to the right my right arm comes around the hip. I have two grip options. The first is I can leave my forearm against B's hip. The second is to get a thumb in grip on the cross lapel that is no higher than their belly button. This is to keep them from having the chance to push on the elbow and stop the pass. From here I use my left grip to pull B up while I post my left foot and use my left knee to post againt B's butt. My right knee comes next to B's hip. As I start initiating the pass some flexible people may be able to resist. To finish the pass on these people I have to redirect their body. To do this I let go of my left hand grip and punch my forearm/bicep against B's hip. This motion will help to clear the legs. A pass option off of the lapel grip is to grab the bottom of the same side lapel with my left hand. I can wrap my arm beneath B's body as they are elevated. This creates a trap for their hip and makes it hard for them to hip escape out.
The first is a smash pass to the opposite side. If I am over the bottom players right leg, I want to smash his legs to the opposite side and pass. My right hand grabs the same side lapel and my left goes to the otuside of B's right knee. I stand up a little to give myself space to turn both my feet at an angle (about 45 degrees to create a diagonal line across B's body). The angle gives me the leverage I need to help smash the legs. My chest drops down so that it is touching my left hand and using both my hand and my chest, I smash the legs to the side. I can usually slip my right leg out at this point, but before I do that I windshield my left shin over both B's legs to trap them. Once I have my shin trapping B's legs, I can then release my right leg and post out. At this point I can release the lapel with my right hand and cross face, driving B's body up. This motion helps to create space and allows me to bring my right knee in tight to the body. From here I can simply mount with my left arm having a underhook.
My second option is when the bottom player resists the smash to the side.When I feel them resisting the push on the outside of their leg, I bring the inside of my right knee to the inside of B's right. I straighten my right leg and in one motion collapse and slide my right knee/shin along B's right shin. This motion puts a lot of pressure on B's leg and makes it difficult for them to keep the leg trapped. More often than not my leg will slip out. I end up in a position where my right hip is laying on B's legs and my right hand is gripping the lapel. It's important to keep my right elbow in tight to the hip. My immediate reaction is to plant my head on the ground and jump to the other side. When they turn into me again, my left arm comes across their back with my elbow tight to their hip and I jump back over again. Everytime I jump over I post my head and hand on the floor.
Knee slice/Shin Slice
Off the same guard passing position when B's right leg is trapped. If the legs are open I can knee/shin slice. The main difference between the two is what comes over the leg first. If I am knee slicing, my right knee comes up and over B's right shin. Once I clear the rest of my leg I use my left hand grip on the outside of their leg in conjunction with my body to shift their legs over to the side. I end up at the end of a leg drag position.
The shin slice is similar except my shin windshield wipers over first. I've had more success with the shin slice and find it easier than the knee slice. An important detail is to keep the inside of my right knee against the inside of B's right knee.
Grip detail: Instead of gripping the outside of the knee, I can grab the bottom of the pants at the ankle.
Sometimes the bottom player will bring their left leg across the hip to create space and stop the slice. They will also hook their right foot and start playing a reverse De La Riva position. At this point my left hand goes to grip the bottom of the pants on B's right leg. My right hand lets go of the lapel and comes around the outside of B's left leg and I pass the ankle grip in my left hand to my right. My left hand can go back to gripping the same side lapel. I push my knee into the thigh and when they push back I straight my leg and knee slice out like in the pass above. Expect to jump over the side immediately. If I don't have to jump I can just pass and bring B's legs over my right to isolate their hip movement.
Double Under:
For this double underpass I grab the pants above the butt. This is different to the traditional arm wrap that is shown. With the pants grip I pull the bottom player onto my quads. From this point I pick a side that I want to pass. If I choose to pass to the right my right arm comes around the hip. I have two grip options. The first is I can leave my forearm against B's hip. The second is to get a thumb in grip on the cross lapel that is no higher than their belly button. This is to keep them from having the chance to push on the elbow and stop the pass. From here I use my left grip to pull B up while I post my left foot and use my left knee to post againt B's butt. My right knee comes next to B's hip. As I start initiating the pass some flexible people may be able to resist. To finish the pass on these people I have to redirect their body. To do this I let go of my left hand grip and punch my forearm/bicep against B's hip. This motion will help to clear the legs. A pass option off of the lapel grip is to grab the bottom of the same side lapel with my left hand. I can wrap my arm beneath B's body as they are elevated. This creates a trap for their hip and makes it hard for them to hip escape out.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Side Control to Back Control
From the classic side control position with the arm over. Trap the arm between my head and arm. The arm should be trapped so that it is next to ear closest to bottoms head. From here I transition to North South and left the same side leg as the arm trapped. In one motion I shuck my shoulder to clear the arm and force the bottom person to be in a position where their arm is trapped and their back is faced towards me. If they get to their knees, transition to the back.
Guard Pass
Spider Guard Leg Lasso Pass:
It's important to stay active.
Try to have one hand free.
The arm that is lasso'd: The hand circles to the outside of the thigh. The free arm cross grips at the ankle and pulls the leg down to the ground and initiates a smash pass. One hand stays at the knee while the other comes up the back to grab the lapel behind the neck. The grip on the back lapel has to be tight to keep the person from hip escaping away.
When the hand cannot be circled to the outside of the thigh, force half guard and with the lasso'd hand grab as far up the bottom's lapel. This will keep them from extending out and creating space to do moves like omoplata. Sapao said from this position to just keep good pressure and wait for the opportunity to pass. Once the pass is complete, if the grip cannot be broken on the lasso'd arm, put the knee on the face or chest and posture up.
Sapao recommended to drill the duck under drill when the bottom person is playing foot on bicep. You can transition to a armbar right off the pass as well.
For the guard pass I use off defended omoplata/triangle. Head on the outside of the leg with my arm cross holding the same leg. Keep the elbow tight in the crotch to prevent armbars. Also, if possible grab my own lapel with the arm that is holding the leg. If not, the arm is an acceptable grip as well. If person posts against shoulder/head to prevent pass, stand up and pull the leg with the grip and stack the person on their head.
For the last pass the person may roll and try to get to their knees. When this happens spin around the head to the other side. This can be done with the last two passes if not all.*Lucas Leite* seat belt off torreando. *Same Concept
A concept Sapao told me about was the willingess to smash. For example if someone is playing open guard, instead of engaging straightforward, grab the ankles, pull them into you, and smash them over. You can hold them in a smashed position by pinching your knees on their hips.
It's important to stay active.
Try to have one hand free.
The arm that is lasso'd: The hand circles to the outside of the thigh. The free arm cross grips at the ankle and pulls the leg down to the ground and initiates a smash pass. One hand stays at the knee while the other comes up the back to grab the lapel behind the neck. The grip on the back lapel has to be tight to keep the person from hip escaping away.
When the hand cannot be circled to the outside of the thigh, force half guard and with the lasso'd hand grab as far up the bottom's lapel. This will keep them from extending out and creating space to do moves like omoplata. Sapao said from this position to just keep good pressure and wait for the opportunity to pass. Once the pass is complete, if the grip cannot be broken on the lasso'd arm, put the knee on the face or chest and posture up.
Sapao recommended to drill the duck under drill when the bottom person is playing foot on bicep. You can transition to a armbar right off the pass as well.
For the guard pass I use off defended omoplata/triangle. Head on the outside of the leg with my arm cross holding the same leg. Keep the elbow tight in the crotch to prevent armbars. Also, if possible grab my own lapel with the arm that is holding the leg. If not, the arm is an acceptable grip as well. If person posts against shoulder/head to prevent pass, stand up and pull the leg with the grip and stack the person on their head.
For the last pass the person may roll and try to get to their knees. When this happens spin around the head to the other side. This can be done with the last two passes if not all.*Lucas Leite* seat belt off torreando. *Same Concept
A concept Sapao told me about was the willingess to smash. For example if someone is playing open guard, instead of engaging straightforward, grab the ankles, pull them into you, and smash them over. You can hold them in a smashed position by pinching your knees on their hips.
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