From Takedown to Submission: A Complete Grappling Flow

Hey there! Walks you through a complete grappling sequence from standing to submission

Flow outline

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    • From here, is where start journey— beginning of grappling flow. think of as your entry point into

  2. Arm Drag

    • Key detail: a great standing control move to get behind your opponent or set up other attacks. it's all about creating angles and opportunities

  3. Double Leg With Arm Pinned Inside

    • Key detail: quick note: a powerful takedown where you secure leg while controlling their arm, making it harder for them to defend or sprawl

  4. Takedown Or Mat Return

    • If they frame, is where you finish your takedown or bring your opponent back to mat if they try to stand up. control is key here. switch if it stalls

  5. Weave Pass

    • a solid passing technique where you weave your arms through their legs to control and pass their guard. it's about pressure and positioning. angle matters

  6. Mount

    • From here, quick note: one of most dominant positions in bjj! from here, you have tons of submission options and can really control pace of match. don’t force it

  7. Americana

    • Quick note: A classic shoulder lock from mount or side control. It's great for controlling their arm and finishing when they're pinned. Switch if it stalls

  8. Arm Bar

    • A fundamental submission that attacks elbow joint. It's versatile and can be set up from many positions, including mount

  9. Knee On Belly

    • Most of the time A dynamic and controlling position that lets you transition easily or set up submissions. It's all about pressure and mobility

  10. Side Control

    • From here, if it shows up, a strong pinning position where you control your opponent from side. it's perfect for setting up submissions or advancing to mount

  11. Darce

    • If it shows up, A sneaky choke that catches your opponent off guard, often from side control or when they're trying to escape. It's all about timing and angles

  12. Standing Body Lock

    • Often A tight standing control position that sets up takedowns or mat returns. It's great for controlling their posture and movement

  13. Wrestling Stance

    • From here, your foundation for standing grappling—low, balanced, and ready to attack or defend. it's where good takedowns start. don’t force it

  14. Circle And Chase

    • Once set, a standing movement strategy to create openings for takedowns or grips. it's about controlling space and forcing reactions

  15. Knee Tap Takedown

    • Key detail: often a slick takedown that uses a collar tie and a tap on knee to off-balance and bring your opponent down. it's quick and effective. angle matters

  16. Outside Trip

    • When it happens, A trip takedown similar to O Soto Gari, where you sweep their leg from outside. It's great for finishing when you have them off-balance. Switch if it stalls

  17. Chair Sit Backtake

    • A fun and effective way to take back from gift wrap or similar controls. It's like sitting into a chair to secure position

  18. Back Mount

    • When it happens, One of most dominant positions—you're on their back with hooks in. From here, submissions like chokes are high-percentage

  19. Body Triangle

    • Key detail: most of the time a super secure control from back, using your legs to lock around theirs. it's tough to escape and sets up submissions nicely. switch if it stalls

  20. Straitjacket

    • often a tight control from back that immobilizes their arms, making submissions much easier to finish. it's all about control

  21. Tai Otoshi Or Tani Otoshi

    • From here, throw techniques from standing that can be used as takedowns or counters. they're about using their momentum against them

  22. Duck Under

    • Quick note: A standing technique to get behind your opponent by ducking under their arm. It's great for setting up back takes or takedowns

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