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The Meat Hook in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The "Meat Hook" is a technique primarily seen in no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is strongly utilized as part of the Rubber Guard system developed by Eddie Bravo. This technique serves as a setup for other attacks, such as triangles, omoplatas, or sweeps. It involves controlling the opponent's posture in your guard by using an overhook with your leg.
Possible Positions:
- Rubber Guard: This is a position used to control the opponent's posture by trapping his arm and head with your legs.
Japanese Name:
- N/A (The "Meat Hook" is part of modern jiu-jitsu nomenclature and does not originate from traditional Japanese Judo or Jiu-Jitsu techniques).
Position:
- Bottom Position: The technique is performed when you are on your back with the opponent in your guard.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Establish Closed Guard:
- Begin by pulling your opponent into your closed guard, securing their midsection with your legs and controlling their posture with grips on their sleeves or back of the head.
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Transition to Rubber Guard:
- Open your guard and place your right foot on your left hip. Simultaneously, break your opponent's posture by pulling them down.
- Your right arm pushes their head to the left to open the space.
- Use your left arm to grab your left shin and comply it tightly against their neck. This is the initial position of the Rubber Guard.
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Shin and Overhook Control:
- Slide your right foot higher up to trap your opponent's left arm with your knee.
- Use your left arm to secure an overhook by reaching over your opponent's left shoulder and grabbing your right ankle for extra control.
- This is the basis of the "Meat Hook,"
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Sound Base and Opponent Posture:
- Keep your hips mobile and off the ground, pulling down with your arms to maintain posture control over your opponent.
- Adjust your position to maintain pressure and prevent your opponent from posturing up.
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Follow-Up Attacks:
- From this Meat Hook position, transition into various submissions:
- Triangle Choke: Transition by swinging your left leg around your opponent's neck and crossing your ankles to lock the triangle.
- Omoplata: Rotate your hips to drop your right leg over their back and sit up to finish the submission.
- Sweep: Hip out and bring your opponent down to the mat.
- From this Meat Hook position, transition into various submissions:
Tips:
- Ensure that your overhook and shin pressure are tight. This position is about control and breaking your opponent’s posture.
- Keep constant tension with your legs, using both as active tools to manipulate your opponent’s balance.
How to Execute
# Setup
- **Initial Position Details**: Start in closed guard. Your opponent is in your guard, and you have broken their posture down. Your goal is to transition to the Rubber Guard position. The Rubber Guard is a highly effective position that allows for numerous submissions and sweeps.
- **Grips and Controls Needed**:
- Control one wrist of your opponent with your same-side hand.
- Use your opposite hand to grab the ankle of the same-side leg you will be using to transition to Rubber Guard.
- Ensure your opponent's posture is broken and that they are pulled tightly against you.
# Steps
1. **Break the Posture**:
- From closed guard, use your legs and arms to pull your opponent down.
- Get their hands to the mat if possible, or control their posture by gripping behind their head.
2. **Secure the Overhook**:
- Choose the arm you want to attack. Use your same-side hand to control their wrist while threading your opposite arm under their arm, creating an overhook.
3. **Use Your Leg to Transition**:
- Release your guard temporarily and place your opposite foot on your opponent's hip.
- Use this foot to pivot your hips, creating an angle that opens space for your attacking leg.
4. **Establish Rubber Guard**:
- Bring your attacking leg high up towards your opponent's shoulder.
- Use your same-side hand to grab your ankle, pulling it across their back while maintaining control with your overhook.
5. **Enter the Meat Hook**:
- Slide your overhooking arm deeper, aiming to place the crook of your elbow behind your opponent's neck.
- Simultaneously, use your free hand to push their head away slightly, creating space for your leg to move over their shoulder.
6. **Secure the Meat Hook**:
- Release the grip on your ankle temporarily, moving your hand to the back of your opponent’s head.
- Pull down with your arm and leg to keep their posture broken and tight to you.
# Key Points
- **Important Details to Remember**:
- Always maintain control of your opponent's posture. If they regain posture, the Rubber Guard will be ineffective.
- Keep your movements smooth and controlled to prevent your opponent from defending effectively.
- **Common Mistakes to Avoid**:
- Do not let your opponent regain posture, as this will nullify your control and potentially allow them to pass.
- Avoid using muscle strength alone; focus on leverage and technique to maintain control and execute the Meat Hook effectively.
- Ensure your hips are mobile and adjust your angle as needed to maintain the Rubber Guard position effectively.
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