Class 22 - Twisting Arm Control - Mount [GU-35]; Rear Takedown [GU-29]
The beauty of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is that it enables you to defeat
virtually anyone while controlling the amount of damage you
inflict. The
Twisting Arm Control is premium example of this because you can use
it to set up a choke, armlock, or simply control your
opponent
until they surrender. In this lesson, you will first learn how to
set up and maintain the Twisting Arm Control, and then you will
learn the
two most reliable finishing options.
Technical Slices™
1) Basic Control (Preparation Drill)
• Indicator: Opponent fears punches and protects their face with
one or both arms.
• Essential Detail: Solid arm control and hip drive with back leg
angled out for base
• Most Common Mistake: No chest weight during initial arm
trap
• Bad Guy Reminder: Try to pull your arm out to test the
control
• Drill Orders: Start from mount, establish Twisting Arm Control
for 5-10 seconds, reverse roles
2) Back Mount Finish
• Indicator: Opponent rolls to their knees while trapped in the
Twisting Arm Control.
• Essential Detail: Completely abort the hands in preparation for
back mount transition
• Most Common Mistake: Late back hook insertion and ineffective
torso alignment
• Bad Guy Reminder: Switch legs and get up on your shoulder for
safety
• Drill Orders: Start from mount, execute Twisting Arm Control,
take the back for 5 seconds, reverse roles
3) Armlock Finish
• Indicator: Opponent does not roll to their knees while
trapped.
• Essential Detail: Invert your front leg and lean to the south
side for easier leg spin
• Most Common Mistake: Forgetting to swing the elbow around the
head prior to leg spin
• Safety Tip: Be careful not to kick your partner in the nose
during the spin
• Drill Orders: Start from mount, 1 repetition, reverse roles
Twisting Arm Control - Mount - Twist your opponent up with this technique, and then use it to do as much or as little damage as you deem appropriate.
Rear Takedown -
Once you establish the clinch, your opponent’s arm sometimes
ends up over your head. Your opponent may put it there in an
attempt
to set up a Guillotine Choke or it may end up their accidentally.
Either way, any time your head ends up under your opponent’s
arm,
you should use it to establish the Rear Clinch and set up the Rear
Takedown. In this lesson you will learn how to transition from
front to
back as well as how to take your opponent down from the rear
clinch.
Technical Slices™
1) Achieving the Rear Clinch
Indicator: Opponent positions their arm over your head after you
establish the clinch.
Essential Detail: Hips close and head high
Most Common Mistake: Weak body positioning and wobbly base during
rear clinch control
Bad Guy Reminder: Check opponent’s base from rear clinch by moving
around in every direction
Drill Orders: Start in front clinch, transition to the rear clinch,
control for 5-10 seconds, reverse roles
2) Rear Takedown
Indicator: Opponent allows you to establish the rear clinch.
Essential Detail: Proper sitting angle and effective “bungy-cord”
pull on the hips
Most Common Mistake: Too much twist on the fall, failure to keep
blocking leg straight
Bad Guy Reminder: Keep your head from hitting the ground
Safety Tip: Be sure to avoid sitting on the bad guy’s knee during
the rear takedown
Drill Orders: Start from Rear Clinch, setup and block 2 times,
execute Rear Takedown, reverse roles