If you want to drastically improve your ground game for MMA, you definitely have to train the following submissions. While they might not look spectacular, or have fancy flying names, they can be applied from almost everywhere, they are very efficient and hard to escape.
1. The Armbar. One of the most common submissions, the armbar is also one of the most effective. And one of the first you learn during grappling training. It is a simple and basic submission that can be caught from almost anywhere. All you need is a position where you have a small degree of control over your opponent and a stretched arm. You can apply an armbar from the guard, from side control, from north south, knee on belly, mount and even from the back mount. If the set-up is good, you understand the right mechanics and you don't forget any of the essential details (applying pressure on your opponent's head, keeping your knees tight and controlling his arm with the thumb pointing up), the other guy will always tap.
2. The triangle choke. Gracie jiu-jitsu made this submission, and we can easily see why. One of the most powerful chokes, especially against bigger opponents, the triangle can also be applied from a myriad of positions. And the best thing about it are the variations and possible combinations that arise from this amazing move. You can catch an opponent in lots of triangle variations and from there you can transition to virtually any other submission. If he stands up, you have the armbar, if he spins, the omoplata or the kimura, if he tries to defend with the outside hand you can catch him in an armlock, and you can even go for some footlocks if he tries to stand up.
3. The Kimura. This deadly shoulder lock can surprise even the most experienced grappler. Take for instance Kazushi Sakuraba, a feared submission master. Even when someone takes his back, he goes straight to the kimura. Sometimes it even looks like he's giving the back in order to get a hold of the opponent's arm, and it's working. It even worked against Renzo Gracie, so that's a vicious submission you definitely want to have in your arsenal.
4. Footlocks. While the term footlocks encompasses a wide range of submissions, knowing how to apply (and escape) some of them is crucial for your MMA game. One of the most important reasons to do so is their effectiveness against bigger and stronger opponents. It's a lot easier to apply a heel hook on a strong guy than to extend his arm for an armlock. You should at least learn how to apply an ankle lock and a heel hook. If you also know the mechanics of the toe hold, even better.
5. The omoplata. The omoplata is a very effective but underrated submission. While sometimes difficult to finish, it is very useful as a sweep. Quite easy to catch, especially from the guard when the opponent tries to strike, a good omoplata can also turn into a deadly triangle when he tries to defend. Worst-case scenario: you end on top, in side control.
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1. The Armbar. One of the most common submissions, the armbar is also one of the most effective. And one of the first you learn during grappling training. It is a simple and basic submission that can be caught from almost anywhere. All you need is a position where you have a small degree of control over your opponent and a stretched arm. You can apply an armbar from the guard, from side control, from north south, knee on belly, mount and even from the back mount. If the set-up is good, you understand the right mechanics and you don't forget any of the essential details (applying pressure on your opponent's head, keeping your knees tight and controlling his arm with the thumb pointing up), the other guy will always tap.
2. The triangle choke. Gracie jiu-jitsu made this submission, and we can easily see why. One of the most powerful chokes, especially against bigger opponents, the triangle can also be applied from a myriad of positions. And the best thing about it are the variations and possible combinations that arise from this amazing move. You can catch an opponent in lots of triangle variations and from there you can transition to virtually any other submission. If he stands up, you have the armbar, if he spins, the omoplata or the kimura, if he tries to defend with the outside hand you can catch him in an armlock, and you can even go for some footlocks if he tries to stand up.
3. The Kimura. This deadly shoulder lock can surprise even the most experienced grappler. Take for instance Kazushi Sakuraba, a feared submission master. Even when someone takes his back, he goes straight to the kimura. Sometimes it even looks like he's giving the back in order to get a hold of the opponent's arm, and it's working. It even worked against Renzo Gracie, so that's a vicious submission you definitely want to have in your arsenal.
4. Footlocks. While the term footlocks encompasses a wide range of submissions, knowing how to apply (and escape) some of them is crucial for your MMA game. One of the most important reasons to do so is their effectiveness against bigger and stronger opponents. It's a lot easier to apply a heel hook on a strong guy than to extend his arm for an armlock. You should at least learn how to apply an ankle lock and a heel hook. If you also know the mechanics of the toe hold, even better.
5. The omoplata. The omoplata is a very effective but underrated submission. While sometimes difficult to finish, it is very useful as a sweep. Quite easy to catch, especially from the guard when the opponent tries to strike, a good omoplata can also turn into a deadly triangle when he tries to defend. Worst-case scenario: you end on top, in side control.
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