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Gogoplata
The Gogoplata is a fascinating and high-risk submission maneuver in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, involving the strategic use of the shins and the opponent's neck to force a choke. It's a unique variation of a choke that gains the leverage of your own shin bone against the opponent's throat.
Steps to Perform the Gogoplata:
_Position:
- Guard (Closed or Rubber Guard)_ Favored Positions: Typically performed from Rubber Guard but can also be attempted from a standard Closed Guard position.
1. Set Up:
- Achieve Control: Begin by securing Closed Guard, pulling your opponent towards you by gaining control over their posture. Ensure that your opponent’s head is positioned low enough within your range.
- Transition to Rubber Guard: If possible, transition to Rubber Guard by placing one leg higher and over the opponent’s shoulder, hugging your knee close to you with one arm to control their posture.
2. Shin Adjustment:
- Raise the Shin: Let go slightly of your knee hug and use your free hand to position your shin under the opponent's chin while using your knee and the rubber guard control to keep their posture broken down.
- Shin Across Neck: Slide your shin over your opponent's far shoulder, positioning the shin to apply pressure against their throat where it meets under their chin.
3. Lock:
- Control Opponent's Arm: With one arm, control your opponent's free arm or pull your toe towards their shoulder and wrap your arm around their head to block them from lifting away.
- Support with Free Leg: Use your free leg to maintain a stable posture by keeping it tightly over their back, with your foot on their lower back for added control.
4. Apply the Submission:
- Activate the Choke: Use your free hand to push your own foot downwards while simultaneously using your shin to apply consistent pressure against the opponent's throat.
- Evenly Controlled Pressure: Maintain a balance of pressure by pulling your ankle downwards while reinforcing the pressure with the entire shin bone, creating the strangling effect.
- Apply Gradual Pressure: Increase the intensity gradually until your opponent concedes (submits) by tapping out.
5. Awareness and Safety Tips:
- Monitor: Always monitor the opponent’s body language to prevent injury, remaining aware of any potential escape attempts from your opponent.
- Release on Tap: Immediately release the hold once your opponent taps or signals submission.
Practical Considerations:
- Versatility: The Gogoplata is typically suited for more advanced practitioners due to the mobility and flexibility required.
- Opponent's Reaction: Be prepared for potential escape attempts, such as posturing or creating space; be ready to transition fluidly into other guard-based submissions or sweeps if needed.
The Gogoplata's effectiveness is contingent on precision and timing. Practicing the movements and transitions with a partner under a coach’s supervision will significantly improve your execution and understanding of the technique.
How to Execute
# Gogoplata from Closed Guard
## Setup
- **Initial Position Details**: Start in the closed guard position with your opponent inside your guard. You are on your back with both legs wrapped around your opponent's waist, and your opponent is kneeling or postured up slightly.
- **Grips and Controls Needed**: Secure a strong wrist control on one of your opponent's arms, preferably their right arm with your left hand. Simultaneously, control the back of your opponent's neck with your right hand to break their posture or maintain control.
## Steps
1. **Break Posture**: Use your right hand to pull your opponent's head down towards you, breaking their posture. This is crucial to prevent them from posturing up and escaping the setup.
2. **Open the Guard**: While maintaining control of their posture, open your guard by unlocking your ankles.
3. **Foot on the Hip**: Place your right foot on your opponent's left hip, helping you angle your body for the next steps.
4. **Create an Angle**: Use your grip on the neck and your foot on the hip to pivot your body, turning slightly to your left. This angle will help you bring your left leg over your opponent's shoulder.
5. **Leg Over the Shoulder**: Slide your left leg over your opponent's right shoulder, bringing your left shin across the front of their neck. Your left foot should now be pointing towards their left shoulder.
6. **Foot Positioning**: Place your left foot under your opponent's chin, positioning it across their throat. This requires flexibility, so ensure you're comfortable with the motion.
7. **Secure the Head**: With your free hand (left hand), grab the back of your opponent's head and pull it downwards to tighten the choke.
8. **Lock and Squeeze**: Flex your left foot to create a strong frame across their throat and simultaneously pull the head down. You can add pressure by elevating your hips slightly off the ground.
9. **Finish the Choke**: Keep the pressure consistent until your opponent taps, indicating submission.
## Key Points
- **Important Details to Remember**:
- Ensure your shin is positioned firmly across your opponent's throat for maximum choking pressure.
- Use your grips effectively to maintain control over your opponent’s posture throughout the technique.
- **Common Mistakes to Avoid**:
- Failing to create a proper angle; without it, you may struggle to bring your leg over their shoulder effectively.
- Allowing your opponent to posture up; maintain control of the head and neck to prevent this.
- Not flexing your foot properly, which can result in a loose and ineffective choke.
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