Omoplata

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Taught by:Andre Galvao Bernardo Faria Craig Jones Gordon Ryan John Danaher Keenan Cornelius Lachlan Giles Marcelo Garcia Mikey Musumeci Nathan Merkle Rob Biernacki Roger Gracie

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About This Technique

Omoplata Technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

The Omoplata is a powerful submission technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, targeting the opponent's shoulder and achieving control through the hip and leg position. This technique leverages the practitioner's legs and hips to isolate the opponent's arm, applying a shoulder lock.

Position(s) of Use:

Closed Guard
Open Guard
Spider Guard

Step-by-Step Instructions:

From Closed Guard:

Break Opponent’s Posture:
- Control the opponent's wrist with one hand and secure their opposite collar with your other hand to keep their posture down.
- Use your legs to break their posture further.
Set Up the Omoplata:
- With your legs still wrapped, release the opposite hand's grip on the collar and use it to grip their wrist.
- Maintain wrist control with your other hand.
Create Space and Transition:
- Release your closed guard and place your opposite foot on their hip.
- Use this leverage to shift your hips out slightly while controlling their posture.
Bring the Leg Over:
- Take the leg opposite of the wrist you’re controlling and bring it over and past the opponent's shoulder.
- Aim for your calf to rest on the back of their neck, increasing downward pressure over their arm.
Triangle Lock on Arm:
- Swing your hips to the side, perpendicular to your opponent.
- Use your legs to form a triangle lock over the opponent's trapped arm and bring your opposite leg underneath your own knee, ensuring there’s no gap.
Roll and Maintain Control:
- Use their trapped wrist for leverage and roll your body to the side they’re trapped.
- Ensure both your shoulders stay connected to the mat, maintaining balance and control.
Finish the Submission:
- Forcefully sit up toward your opponent’s head, pushing down with your legs and applying pressure on their shoulder.
- Use your hip’s movement to force the shoulder joint into lock, leading to submission.

Key Details:

Constant pressure on the opponent’s head and arm is crucial.
Use your legs and hips more than your hands for control and pressure.
Maintaining a perpendicular angle enhances control and effectiveness of the lock.

This technique, while powerful, requires delicacy to avoid injury, and should be practiced under supervision to ensure proper application.

How to Execute

# Omoplata from Closed Guard

## Setup

1. **Initial Position:**
   - Start in the closed guard position with your opponent inside your guard.
   - Ensure your legs are wrapped securely around your opponent's waist.

2. **Grips and Controls Needed:**
   - Secure a cross grip on your opponent's opposite side wrist (e.g., your right hand grips their left wrist).
   - Use your other hand to control the back of their triceps, maintaining good control of their arm.

## Steps

1. **Break Your Opponent's Posture:**
   - Pull your opponent's wrist across your body using the cross grip.
   - Simultaneously, use your legs to break their posture by pulling them towards you or using your free hand to push on the back of their head.

2. **Open Your Guard:**
   - Once their posture is broken, open your guard while maintaining your grip on their wrist and triceps.

3. **Create an Angle:**
   - Place your foot on the mat (the same side as your opponent's controlled arm) to pivot your body out to the side.
   - Use your free hand on the mat to assist in moving your hips out and creating an angle.

4. **Swing Your Leg Over:**
   - Swing your leg (opposite to the controlled arm) over the back of their shoulder.
   - Ensure your leg is tight against their neck and shoulder to prevent them from posturing up.

5. **Lock the Omoplata:**
   - Bring your other leg around to lock over the back of your opponent's neck, forming a figure-four with your legs.
   - Your opponent's arm should now be trapped under your leg across their shoulder.

6. **Sit Up and Finish:**
   - Sit up by pushing off the mat with your free hand, moving your body towards your opponent's side.
   - Continue to control their wrist and posture with your legs.

7. **Apply Pressure:**
   - Lean forward, keeping pressure on your opponent's shoulder with your hips.
   - To finish the submission, drive your hips down and forward to apply pressure on their shoulder joint.

## Key Points

- **Important Details to Remember:**
  - Keep your opponent's arm tightly controlled throughout the setup to prevent them from escaping.
  - Maintain a solid grip on their wrist and triceps to effectively break their posture.
  - Ensure your leg is tight over their shoulder to maximize control and leverage.

- **Common Mistakes to Avoid:**
  - Don't forget to create an angle; moving your hips out is crucial for executing the technique.
  - Avoid allowing your opponent to regain posture; maintain control with your legs and grips.
  - Be cautious of your opponent rolling out of the submission; keep your weight forward to prevent this.

By following these steps and key points, you can effectively execute the Omoplata from the closed guard position.