In jiu-jitsu, especially when just beginning to compete, it is essential for competitors to have a series of moves that they can go to without hesitation. These techniques should be easy to execute, high percentage, and will need to be executable under pressure. I like to think of these as jiu-jitsu "Fatalities". The moves you choose will vary based on personal preference, body type, and ability. Don't be discouraged if something works for me but doesn't become a go to move for you.
One of my favorite "fatalities" is the three arm lock series from side control. The series consists of an americana, straight armbar, and a kimura. Each of these techniques is a high percentage move from side control and the likelihood of success only goes up when they are chained together. These submissions can be executed in any order depending on how your opponent defends. Below are a few videos that layout the techniques individually (excluding the straight armbar) and then one that I made showing how they fit together.
First we have James Foster of showing your basic americana. He dedicates a lot of time in the beginning of the video to how to break the grip and free your opponents arm for you to attack. This is a larger issue in gi jiu-jitsu than no gi but if you are having trouble getting enough space to execute the technique remember to suck the elbow and shrug the shoulder. Also notice that finishing the lock should require only a minimal amount of twisting if you are preforming it correctly. If you are not getting a finish reset, reposition, and re-attack.
Next we have a basic step over kimura. This video does a great job showing the difference between just attempting the kimura from side control and executing the step over. Securing the head is what will allow you to finish the move and not be reversed. There is also a little bonus same side armbar thrown in at the end.
Next we have my poorly shot and demonstrated video tying the three techniques together. Remember you can go for these submissions any time your opponent moves his arm away from his body while he is in your side control. When I show the alternate finish position for the kimura remember that you need to maintain control of the arm while switching your hand position or your opponent will pull it back into his body and you'll have to start the process again. Also when I sit on the head, I literally sit on Stephens ear so he can't turn his head.
Finally there are a few keys to executing each of these techniques.
- Keep downward pressure on the chest-if you lift your chest off your opponent your giving them a chance to escape. Keep the pressure on, make them uncomfortable, force them to make a mistake.
- Keep the wrists curled-I like to curl them prior to putting pressure on a limb to ensure they never bend backwards as well as putting some additional torque on my opponents arm.
Please feel free to email or comment with questions or input otherwise, I will see you all on the mats.
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