Introduction to B4 Warm-up Flow
B4 is the final flow in the 10th Planet B-Series warm-ups, focusing on standing knee slice passes and subsequent submissions. The drill emphasizes both offensive passing and defensive counters from the bottom position.
Standing Knee Slice Setup
The top player initiates from standing over their supine opponent, stepping in deep with a collar tie and capturing the elbow while driving the knee toward the opponent's midsection. This classic knee slice pass is the foundational technique for the sequence.
Knee Shield Defense and Frame Response
The bottom player counters the knee slice by establishing a knee shield and posting both arms to create distance and structure. This defensive posture halts the top player's initial pass attempt and sets up the transition.
Underhook Pass to Judo Side Control
The top player collects the bottom player's elbow with an underhook while dropping their hips onto the knee shield and sliding their heavy knee outward. This motion transitions them into judo side control, a dominant position with superior pressure.
Transition to Conventional Side Control
From judo side control, the top player pulls the elbow upward and shifts their hips to establish standard side control. The key to maintaining this position is maintaining heavy, high-pressure positioning that prevents the bottom player from framing or shrimping.
Butterfly Hook Jailbreak Escape
When side control pressure becomes excessive, the bottom player uses flexibility and dexterity to convert their far leg into a butterfly hook, potentially reaching through to grab the opponent's toes. This hook disrupts the top player's side control structure, forcing them to disengage and stand.
Repetition on Opposite Side
The sequence repeats with the top player attacking the opposite side using an identical knee slice, collar tie, and elbow capture. The bottom player responds with the same knee shield defense, and the top player executes the same underhook pass and side control transition.
Quarter-Z Refinement During Third Pass
On the third knee slice attempt, the bottom player catches the top player again with a knee shield but then executes a quarter-Z mini-stomp, positioning ankle-to-ankle and shin-to-shin while pushing with their hand on the top player's knee. This maneuver transitions the position from quarter-Z to full Z-guard, improving the bottom player's defensive posture.
Toe Hold Setup and Submission
From the Z-guard position, the top player pivots toward the opponent's toes and establishes a toe hold by placing their palm on the foot where the toes meet the arch. The outside arm wraps around the ankle and clasps the wrist, with both wrists curling inward to create tension and drive the submission.
Leg Trap and Roll to Finish
To complete the toe hold submission, the top player rolls over their inside shoulder while deliberately trapping the bottom player's opposite leg against their own legs. This trapped leg prevents the opponent from defending by kicking the grip, allowing the top player to secure and tighten the toe hold through the roll for the final submission.
10th Planet Springfield Warmup B4
Key Takeaways
- •Introduction to B4 Warm-up Flow
- •Standing Knee Slice Setup
- •Knee Shield Defense and Frame Response
- •Underhook Pass to Judo Side Control
Instruction for warmup B4 Standing Knee Slice 1/4 Z Heavy knee slice Judo side control Standard side control Jailbreak escape Standing reset Standing knee slice to opposite side 1/4 Z Heavy knee slice Judo Side Control Standard Side Control Jailbreak Escape Standing reset Standing knee slice on original side 1/4 Z 1/4 Z mini stomp Z-guard Toe hold Rolling Toe Hold Superhero Jiu Jitsu Academy 10th Planet Springfield 824 Q st Springfield, OR www.springfield10thplanet.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this video teach about 10th planet sweep?
This video covers introduction to b4 warm-up flow, standing knee slice setup, knee shield defense and frame response. It provides detailed instruction from Superhero Jiu Jitsu Academy .
How long does it take to learn 10th planet sweep?
The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 10-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.
What are the key details for finishing 10th planet sweep?
From the Z-guard position, the top player pivots toward the opponent's toes and establishes a toe hold by placing their palm on the foot where the toes meet the arch. The outside arm wraps around the ankle and clasps the wrist, with both wrists curling inward to create tension and drive the submission.
