Class(es) Overview:
We worked Omoplatas this week with a bunch of positional drilling and transitions(triangle, straight armlock, taking the back). Cassio always says that the Omoplata is a submission "FIRST" and a sweep "SECOND". However I will admit I have been treating it as the later for sometime. Often when I begin to apply the Omoplata my intent is to transition into a another technique instead of focusing on the Omoplata itself.
The thing I have always appreciated about the Omoplata is that it works against just about anyone regardless the size if a few basic principals are maintained.
The thing I have always appreciated about the Omoplata is that it works against just about anyone regardless the size if a few basic principals are maintained.
This a video by Leo Kirby that goes over some of the principals of getting, maintaining and finishing the Omoplata:
Tip(s) of the week:
- Maintain tight control of the elbow.
- Maintain tight control of the elbow.
- Maintain tight control of the elbow.
- Maintain tight control of the elbow.
I over-emphasize maintaining control of the elbow because as long as you do so you have the Omoplata. So do not forget to: MAINTAIN TIGHT CONTROL OF THE ELBOW!
Here is a cool technique of the week a "Flying Omoplata" by Rafael Mendes:
Rolling Overview:
Enjoy each class and each roll. Keep in mind that without your training partners you would have no jiu-jitsu.
Enjoy each class and each roll. Keep in mind that without your training partners you would have no jiu-jitsu.
Judo Overview: We have been working Tai - Otoshi for the past few weeks. I have always had a some serious issues with this throw so more uchikomis are in my future.
