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BeginnerBicep Slicer
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Taught by:Rob Biernacki
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About This Technique
Bicep Slicer
The Bicep Slicer is a compression joint lock technique used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) that targets the muscles and tendons surrounding the biceps. It is a powerful submission that requires controlled execution due to its potential for injury.
Position
The Bicep Slicer can be executed primarily from the Closed Guard and Side Control positions.
Japanese Name
N/A (not commonly known by a Japanese name)
Step-by-Step Instructions
From Closed Guard:
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Setup the Position:
- Start in top control and work to establish dominant grips.
- Pull your opponent into your closed guard.
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Control the Arm:
- Use your arms to drag one of your opponent's arms across your body.
- Secure one of your arm grips on their wrist and under-hook it with the opposite hand.
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Knee Positioning:
- Slide your shin across the dragged arm, making sure your hand is snug behind their elbow.
- Use your hips to create space if necessary to slide your knee higher towards their bicep.
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Create Compression:
- Squeeze your thighs together tightly to keep the arm trapped against your shin.
- Ensure the opponent's elbow is slightly elevated off the ground.
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Execute the Submission:
- Maintain control with your bottom leg while torqueing their arm with your grip.
- Push downward with your shin against their bicep, using your knee as a fulcrum to apply pressure.
- Gradually increase the pressure until your opponent taps.
From Side Control:
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Position Your Body:
- When controlling your opponent from the side, try to capture one of their arms.
- Secure one of your arms around their shoulder and lean slightly forward.
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Trap Their Arm:
- Use your top arm to pull and create a leverage point on the opponent's wrist or lower arm.
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Introduce Your Knee:
- Slide your knee in between the opponent's body and their trapped arm.
- Position your shin across their upper arm, aligned with the bicep.
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Slicer Mechanics:
- Keep your knee as a fulcrum point behind their elbow.
- Squeeze your thighs and clamp down to immobilize the arm.
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Finish the Submission:
- Apply downward pressure with your shin across their bicep.
- Incrementally increase the pressure until your opponent submits.
Safety Tips
- Controlled Use: Always apply pressure slowly to prevent injury.
- Communication: Maintain open communication with your training partner to ensure their safety.
- Technique First: Prioritize proper technique over brute force to execute this submission safely and effectively.
How to Execute
# Bicep Slicer from Closed Guard
## Setup
- **Initial Position Details:** Start from the closed guard position, where your legs are wrapped around your opponent's waist and your back is on the mat.
- **Grips and Controls Needed:** Secure a sleeve grip on one of your opponent's arms, and ensure you have good control over their posture.
## Steps
1. **Break Your Opponent's Posture:**
- Use your legs to pull your opponent forward while simultaneously pulling down on their sleeve to break their posture.
2. **Isolate the Arm:**
- Once their posture is broken, use your free hand to control the opponent's wrist of the arm you have the sleeve grip on.
- Push their wrist towards their chest to bend their arm, creating a 90-degree angle at their elbow.
3. **Open your Guard:**
- Open your guard by releasing your legs from around their waist while maintaining control of their arm.
4. **Positioning the Shin:**
- Place one of your shins across the crook of their elbow. Your shin should act as the fulcrum for the bicep slicer.
5. **Lock the Position:**
- Use your other leg to lock down their arm by placing it over the shin that is across their elbow.
- Cross your ankles to secure the position and prevent them from escaping.
6. **Apply the Slicer:**
- To finish the bicep slicer, squeeze your knees together and pull on their wrist while pushing with your shin against their elbow joint.
## Key Points
- **Important Details to Remember:**
- Control their posture effectively before attempting the submission.
- Ensure that your shin is precisely positioned in the crook of their elbow for maximum pressure.
- **Common Mistakes to Avoid:**
- Not controlling their arm properly, which can lead to them pulling their arm out.
- Failing to break their posture, making it difficult to isolate the arm.
- Positioning the shin incorrectly, which reduces the effectiveness of the bicep slicer and can cause you to lose control.
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