Introduction to Calf Slicer Variations
The instructor demonstrates several calf slicer variations, including techniques learned from coach Vince Salvador and personal innovations. The calf slicer is presented as an effective attack that opponents often underestimate compared to standard passing or ankle attacks.
Basic Calf Slicer Setup from Open Guard
When approaching an opponent's open guard, the practitioner clears the outside grip and moves from outside to inside, then steps over the leg. The position is established by grabbing one's own pant leg to create a triangle-like configuration with the legs.
Finishing Mechanics and Hand Placement
The choke is completed by circling the hips and using a gable grip or thumb-opposed grip to pull the wrist behind the opponent's knee. One hand maintains control on the opponent's body while the other hand secures the grip, allowing for incremental pressure increases.
Calf Slicer from De la Riva Guard Sit-Up Position
From a De la Riva guard sit-up position, the practitioner attacks the calf slicer by moving outside to inside and throwing the leg over. If the opponent pushes down or resists, the practitioner can still execute the technique by grabbing their own thigh and driving the leg behind the opponent's knee.
Calf Slicer Against Knee Pin Defense
When the opponent positions their knee across to defend against knee reap attacks, the practitioner executes the calf slicer by moving outside to inside and stepping over. This variation maintains leg protection and works effectively whether the opponent crosses their feet or not.
Advanced Finishing with Heel and Hip Control
The final variations incorporate grabbing the heel and circling the hips to maximize pressure and control. These methods provide additional securing options and allow the practitioner to maintain dominant leg position while completing the choke.
Calf slicer variations
Key Takeaways
- •Introduction to Calf Slicer Variations
- •Basic Calf Slicer Setup from Open Guard
- •Finishing Mechanics and Hand Placement
- •Calf Slicer from De la Riva Guard Sit-Up Position
Three Calf Slicer variants I have been working on. The last two are variations that I've figured out recently. Knowing the first one helps to understand finishing the last two however. Credit for the idea that let to my second one goes to Sean Roberts who was crushing people with essentially the same setup at the BJJ Kumite. I just wanted to show a few moves I've been working on lately, see what everyone thinks. Feel free to make intelligent comments below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this video teach about calf slicer choke?
This video covers introduction to calf slicer variations, basic calf slicer setup from open guard, finishing mechanics and hand placement. It provides detailed instruction from Michael Robinson.
How long does it take to learn calf slicer choke?
The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 6-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.
What are the key details for finishing calf slicer choke?
When the opponent positions their knee across to defend against knee reap attacks, the practitioner executes the calf slicer by moving outside to inside and stepping over. This variation maintains leg protection and works effectively whether the opponent crosses their feet or not.
