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About This Technique
Introduction
The gogoplata is a submission technique that's executed entirely from your guard position. It focuses on using the shin to apply pressure against the opponent's throat, leading to a choke or submission.
Technique Details
- Japanese Name: Not widely known or used
- Position: Rubber Guard
- Top/Bottom: Bottom
Steps to Perform Gogoplata
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Establish the Rubber Guard Position
- Begin in the Closed Guard. Ensure a secure grip by pulling your opponent forward, breaking their posture.
- Slide one arm under your opponent’s arm while maintaining the overhook grip on the other arm.
- Use your leg to elastically wrap around your opponent’s shoulders. This is the core positioning within the Rubber Guard.
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Set Up Your Legs for Gogoplata
- Release your grip and clasp your opponent behind the neck (using one or both hands), forcing them down to keep position control.
- Bring your shin of the leg resting over the opponent’s back across their throat.
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Lock the Position
- Grab your own foot or ankle of the leg across your opponent's throat with your free hand to maintain contact and control.
- Use your other leg, hooking over your opponent’s back to prevent them from escaping your guard.
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Creating Additional Pressure
- Apply an upward pressure on your foot that’s pinning your opponent’s throat using your hands.
- Simultaneously, press down on your opponent’s back using your free leg and pull down with your upper body using your entire weight.
- Maintain firm head control and don't lose the grip on your foot until your opponent taps.
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Finishing the Submission
- Continue applying pressure until your opponent taps from the choke.
- Remember to release the hold as soon as you feel a tap or verbal signal.
Important Tips
- Flexibility: This technique requires a degree of flexibility. Consistent training and stretching can enhance ease of execution.
- Control the Head: Holding your opponent’s head down ensures their posture is broken, which is crucial for successfully executing the gogoplata.
- Patience and Timing: Don’t rush any step. Keep a steady pace, ensuring each grip and move is secured as you advance to the next step.
Common Mistakes
- Lack of Control: Letting your opponent posture up can result in losing the submission opportunity.
- Inadequate Pressure: Failing to use both your arms and body weight means insufficient pressure on your opponent's throat, causing the technique to become ineffective.
Conclusion
The gogoplata is a powerful submission that, when executed correctly, can secure a quick tap. By mastering the nuances of the rubber guard and focusing on controlling your opponent's posture, you can effectively incorporate the gogoplata into your grappling arsenal.
How to Execute
# Gogo Plata from Rubber Guard Position
## Setup
- **Initial Position Details:** Start in the closed guard position with your opponent inside your guard. Make sure to have a secure hold on your opponent to prevent them from posturing up.
- **Grips and Controls Needed:** Break your opponent's posture by pulling them down with the overhook on one arm and controlling the back of their head or neck with your other hand. Transition to the Rubber Guard by pulling your knee towards your chest and hooking your foot around your opponent’s neck, using your same-side arm to hold your ankle.
## Steps
1. **Establish Rubber Guard:**
- From closed guard, break your opponent's posture and use your right hand to grip your left ankle.
- Pull your left leg up, placing your left foot on your opponent's hip, and then move your left knee towards your chest.
- Use your right hand to secure your left ankle, pulling it across the back of your opponent's neck.
2. **Control the Opponent’s Posture:**
- Use your right hand to grip your left foot, ensuring it stays tight against your opponent's neck.
- Use your left arm to overhook your opponent's right arm, keeping it trapped so they cannot defend easily.
3. **Position the Left Leg:**
- Slide your left leg higher across your opponent's back, using your shin to apply pressure against their neck.
- Keep your foot flexed to maintain a strong frame.
4. **Execute the Gogo Plata:**
- With your left shin pressing down on their neck, bring your right foot over your opponent's left shoulder, placing your right leg in front of their face.
- Reach your right hand under their head, grabbing your right shin to reinforce the pressure.
5. **Apply the Submission:**
- Use your left hand to push down on your right foot, increasing the pressure on their throat.
- Ensure your left leg remains firm and your hips are elevated to enhance the choke.
- Squeeze your knees together and apply pressure until your opponent taps.
## Key Points
- **Important Details to Remember:**
- Maintain control over your opponent's posture throughout the setup.
- Keep your shin tight against the neck to prevent escapes.
- **Common Mistakes to Avoid:**
- Allowing your opponent to posture up before securing the Rubber Guard.
- Failing to control the trapped arm, which can lead to them defending or escaping.
- Not flexing your foot, which can cause instability and reduce the effectiveness of the choke.
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