Class 06 - Straight Armlock - Mount [GU-9]; Guillotine Defense [GU-32]
The goal in the fight is to achieve the mount because from there
we can exhaust and eventually submit our opponent with ease.
When
you mount an opponent, it is very common for him to reach for your
chest or throat during their escape attempt creating the
perfect
opportunity for the Straight Armlock. The Straight Armlock is a
great submission option since it can be applied from so many
positions,
and since it employs so much leverage it can be used to
incapacitate even the largest opponent. In this lesson, you will
learn how to
apply it from the mount position. We will start from the final
control position.
Technical Slices™
1) Final Control (Preparation Drill)
Essential Detail: Use legs to neutralize the head slip, elbow
pullout, and full sit-up
Most Common Mistake: Ineffective heel squeeze
Bad Guy Reminder: Test all three control elements as you try to
escape
Safety Tip: Do not apply pressure until bad guy has tested all 3
components, squeeze slowly
Drill Orders: Start in final control position, neutralize escapes
for 10 seconds, apply pressure, reverse roles
2) Standard Variation
Indicator: Opponent reaches up for your chest or throat with one or
both hands.
Essential Detail: Placing all the weight on the bad guy’s chest to
enable a full body pivot: hips, shoulders, legs
Most Common Mistake: Landing with hips too far from shoulder
Drill Orders: Start from mount, 1 repetition, reverse roles
3) Side Variation
Indicator: Opponent turns sideways underneath you but does not roll
to their knees.
Essential Detail: Effective front leg inversion and weight
distribution
Most Common Mistake: Committing to Armlock too soon (you must first
verify that opponent is not rolling to knees)
Safety Tip: Avoid kicking your partner in the face with your heel
during the spin
Drill Orders: Start from mount, 1 repetition, reverse roles
When you establish the clinch, your opponent will get desperate
and attempt to grab anything that will make them feel more
secure.
The Guillotine choke is one of the most common techniques used by
unskilled individuals because it is simple and it gives them
a
feeling of control during the chaos. Although proper clinch
positioning should prevent the Guillotine Choke, your opponent may
surprise
you if your head is too low. In this lesson, you learn need a
reliable escape technique.
Technical Slices™
1) Guillotine Defense
Indicator: Opponent catches you in a Guillotine Choke while
standing.
Essential Detail: Move to the side opposite the choke
Most Common Mistake: Weak knee chop and body fold
Bad Guy Reminder: Keep your feet in a fixed position to allow your
partner to achieve the angle
Safety Tip: Control the descent by shuffling your feet north after
the chop
Drill Orders: Start in the Guillotine Choke, 1 repetition, reverse
roles