Powerful BJJ Submissions for Grapples
There is a very rare possibility that a grappler will be able to execute every submission at the same rate of success. It doesn't work like that in BJJ. Every practitioner can learn every move, But nothing works equally well for every player. Here are few most powerful BJJ submissions for grapplers. ( All of these submissions are not entirely legal in IBJJF competition, or some schools at all. However, it is better to be familiar with all of them)
1. Rear Naked Choke
Rear Naked Choke is an important submission of BJJ. It's the most definitive way of ending a fight, and should be considered as a prime threat anytime you encounter it. Regardless of the fact if you are practicing Jiu-Jitsu is BJJ gi, no-gi rash guard, submission grappling, execute this choke & your opponent is out of the fight. Here is everything you need to know about BJJ Gi and non-Gi rash guards.
2. Straight Armbar
This submission is among the versatile & powerful submissions of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. It can be simply executed from any position or angle, such as the mount, rear mount, knee mount, side-mount, from the guard.
3. Triangle Choke
Triangle Choke is a signature Jiu-Jitsu move & is responsible for ending a large number of matches. It is the most popular Brazilian Jiu-jitsu BJJ submission by the guard, but can also be executed from other positions. Some variations of triangle chokes are also used, they can be applied from back, side, & other angles. To master triangle choke one might need to practice a lot, it may take a while to be comfortable with the fine techniques that make it powerful.
4. Bow & Arrow Choke
Bow and arrow are one of the most powerful and widely used chokes. It gives you a grip on your opponent's lapel, & then utilizes the other arm for rotating your body which will tighten your choke considerably. It is also very popular among smaller sized grapplers. Typically bow and arrow choke is executed from the rear mount, but there are variations.
5. Americana Armlock
Americana Armlock is among the submissions that beginners get to learn. It is a twisting submission that mostly captures the shoulder joint. This submission is typically applied from the side mount, but there are variations.
6. Sleeve Choke
Sleeve Choke is a versatile attack. It can be applied from any position and those angles from where you ordinarily would not execute many submissions. Once you are done wrapping your arms around the head of your opponent, tie both of your hands together by grabbing him it will be nearly impossible for anyone to escape this choke.
7. Cross Collar Choke
Cross Collar Choke is the oldest BJJ submission choke. It can be executed whenever you are facing an opponent, especially by the mount or the guard position. This choke essentially requires your one hand to be down in the opponent's lapel. There are multiple variations of this choke.
8. Straight Ankle Lock
Straight Ankle Lock is the most popular and fundamental leg lock. It makes you able to control the leg of your opponent with your legs and exert pressure on his foot & ankle with your arms. It forces your opponent to submit to two main pressures. i) hyperextension of muscles & ligaments at the top of the foot, and also the compression of the Achilles tendon at the back of the leg.
This technique forms the foundation for several other leglocks as it teaches how to have command on your opponent's leg using a leg lock.
9. Neck Crank
This technique is illegal in almost all Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions & submission wrestling fights, but it is a very useful self-defense technique. In the neck crank submission, you force the chin of your opponent towards his chest, and you force his neck to rotate while you grab his body in a particular position. In the variations, you can apply neck crank submission inside the guard too. Even if it is banned but it is still an amazing way of opening the guard for passing or creating striking opportunities.
Click Here to Sign Up for Your Free Bodybuilding Magazine Subscription