Introduction to Position Before Submission

The instructors introduce the core principle of the MMA Trinity Series: establishing dominant position before pursuing submissions. This foundational concept, though frequently taught in beginner classes, is critical for submission success. Without proper positioning, practitioners will lose submissions and expose themselves to counterattacks.

The Guillotine Choke: Common Mistakes

When executing a guillotine from striking, practitioners often grab the submission without securing positional control. This error allows the opponent to pass to side control or defend with a Von Flue choke. The mistake stems from prioritizing the submission over body positioning.

Guillotine Choke: Correct Positioning

The proper setup requires positioning the hips and legs on the outside of the opponent's hips before applying the choke. This external leg positioning prevents the opponent from passing to the side and maintains control throughout the submission. The practitioner can pull guard or block a takedown attempt while finishing the technique.

Rear Naked Choke: The Positioning Error

From top position with the opponent turtled, rushing the rear naked choke without securing control allows the opponent to escape to their side and initiate a scramble. The initial dominant position is wasted by neglecting to establish hooks or back control before the submission attempt.

Rear Naked Choke: Establishing Back Control

Before attacking the choke, the top grappler must secure one or two hooks and maintain seatbelt control with one arm across the opponent's body. This control prevents the opponent from escaping to their side. Once established, the practitioner can transition to attacking the rear naked choke with the opposite arm.

Back Control: Hook Transition and Leg Lock

To solidify back control, the top leg enters between the opponent's legs to facilitate a roll. The bottom leg remains as a hook while the top leg can either hook in or lock beneath the opponent's legs in a figure-four position. This configuration prevents escape attempts and guarantees choke completion.

Armbar from Mount: Position Setup

The armbar from mount position requires establishing an S-mount before attempting the submission. The near knee drags to the opponent's head while the far leg collects the extended arm. This positioning immobilizes the opponent's shoulders and eliminates escape space.

Armbar from Mount: Pressure and Control

After achieving S-mount position, the grappler maintains substantial body weight on the opponent's sternum while pinching the knees and feet together. This additional pressure restriction prevents shoulder movement and arm extraction. Only after these positional elements are secured should the practitioner execute the armbar.

The Secret to Locking Up Submissions: Position First!

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From Prone Control

2 min read·8 key moments·PT13M6S video

Key Takeaways

•Introduction to Position Before Submission
•The Guillotine Choke: Common Mistakes
•Guillotine Choke: Correct Positioning
•Rear Naked Choke: The Positioning Error

You've probably heard the expression in BJJ "position before submission," which stresses the importance of not rushing a choke or lock attempt. In this episode of the MMA Grappling Trinity, Coach Vince 'The Anomaly' shares 5 examples of how to get into proper position before going for the submission: 1. Guillotine 2. Rear Naked Choke 3. Armbar (from Mount) 4. Traingle 5. Kimura (from Closed Guard) Vince 'The Anomaly'►https://www.instagram.com/vincetheanomaly Subscribe to FIGHTTIPS►http://bit.ly/1APnzvw FOLLOW: Facebook | http://bit.ly/fightTIPSFacebook Twitter | http://bit.ly/fightTIPSTwitter Instagram | http://bit.ly/fightTIPSInstagram

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