May 1st 2017 - Week #13 Technique Companion

Theme & Techniques: O-Goshi, Back Mount: Wing Choke, Bow and Arrow Choke


O-Goshi
Video: Judo basics: O goshi, judo takedowns

Something that I've been working on with Bob a lot is to keep my posture and back straight during the beginning of throws of this type.  I would generally tend to lean over too soon and it would make the throw so much more difficult.  When I've done it right it feels so easy to throw someone.  So execute your kazushi and get them coming up bend your knees but keep your back posture straight as you get under them. 

Wing Choke
Video: Rear Mount Collar Chokes - Richmond BJJ Academy - February 2012 Technique of the Month

Greg has evolved this technique over time.  Where we used to kind of pull on the bicep, he now moves the trapping hand down closer to the wrist where the opponent is weaker to resist the movement behind their head.  I still don't have it down completely from the back but I'm more likely to get this from a technical mount.

When I get to the position of having my hand behind the opponent's neck and the collar grip, I work to snake my hand further around their neck.  Pulling on the collar in one direction and pushing their neck forward from the back.

Bow and Arrow Choke
Video: Ryan Hall Back Attacks - Finishes

This is one of the most reliable submissions for all skill levels.  A couple of things that are important while executing it:

• Grip can be a little lower at like the collar bone
• Keep your elbow pressing down and behind their shoulder
• Don't let them lay on your leg
• Be prepared to reset and sit to the choke if you get out of position
• Use your free leg to smash or pry off their defending arm
• I like to start with a pant leg grip and then switch to under the leg

Defending the bow and arrow:

• Monkey grip on their wrist with one hand and other hand grabs sleeve by elbow
• Try to force your head into their armpit
• Use your legs to bridge your hips up over their leg and pin it to the floor
• Work your head under their armpit and try to get your shoulders to the floor.

This escape has worked for me sometimes, but you're still behind the ball if they've started the Bow and Arrow process.  Don't let them get the collar grip if you can help it.  Don't get put into back mount for that matter.  In fact you put them in back mount, that will show them.