Thankfully Marc stepped in tonight to take the class in Steve's absence and what a class it was. A BJJ masterclass focusing on sound fundamentals and solid technique.
WARM UP / PRELIMINARY EXERCISES
Spinal rocks: Controlled rocking along the length of the spine whilst keeping a ball shape, sitting up all the way back along the full spine.
Sit throughs: In the video below they start at about the 0:50s mark.
Triangle flow; similar to the spinal rock except you throw up alternate triangle attacks.
Combat get ups from sitting:
PUMMELING
Swimming the arms with lots of different people to feel the different energies. The last round was the 'fun' one where we tried to get double underhooks and clasp hands.
DOUBLE LEG SHOOT DRILLING
This is a great video because it highlights the common errors that occur in shooting for the double leg. Although the class was BJJ focused and this video is MMA based, I think the principles still apply that constitute to sound technique.
This is a great video because it illustrates the use of the lead leg and the trailing leg stepping around.
Marc had a different take on the double leg shoot as he puts the head on the indie - ear to belly rather than on the side. Marc believes that this head position makes the guillotine counter for the person being taken down very hard to apply. It easier to get the neck if it is on your side.
ARM DRAG AGAINST THE OVERHAND RIGHT
Punch comes in, intercept with the high left hand/forearm as you reach the right through for the back of his arm. Arm drag him past your right hand side as you get behind him. Clasp the hands for back control. You might have one of his arms in or not. Make sure to keep the blows down and squeezing in to keep control as well as your chest on his back. Allow no gaps for him to turn or get under your arms.
TAKEDOWN INTO SIDE CONTROL
From the above position, have your centre of gravity below theirs, step your foot next to his and pull his down that way, your foot will act as a barrier and you land him in side control. Remember to take out the hand between him and the floor before your land. This clip below shows the takedown.
AMERICANA 9SHOULDER ROTATION) FROM SIDE CONTROL
From side control, get the head height knee inside his arm to separate them so you can roll your shin across the bicep for an arm control. You now have him in a crucifix position with both arms isolated. Turn the weight on to your side to allow an opportunity to strike the head. He will try to defend this by getting his arm out to prevent the punch. This is him giving you the arm for the Americana (shoulder rotation) set up. From here, follow the tips below on how to finish the submission. Better to get the details from a black belt and not a no belt.
The video below talks about many of the tips that Marc gave us regarding the actual submission, obviously tonight, we got to the position in a different way. But the rolling or revving of the wrist, getting the elbow to the hips, back of the wrist on the mat.
ARM BAR (ELBOW EXTENSION) FROM AMERICANA ESCAPE
Should he try to escape the shoulder submission, his only option is to extend his arm. Thankfully, this then sets you up to apply the arm bar (elbow extension). Merely readjust your base and slide the arms under his elbow, forearm not upper arm side, get your head down and extend that elbow.
What a bloody great class it was. For me personally, there is no better feeling than doing the rash guard and getting your grapple on. It is a very humbling experience and allows you to become comfortable at being in very uncomfortable places. Once again, big thanks to Marc for guiding us along the BBJ path tonight.
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