William Abreu's Fireman's Carry From The Underhook

William Abreu (@abreujiujitsu), black belt, World, Pan, Euro and State champ and NCAA wrestler, on the traditional fireman's carry when they underhook: head in the neck, overhook the tricep, drop under and roll to side control. From the video: https://youtu.be/BTZRX3qwOG8

Flow outline

  1. Opponent Underhooks

    • Opponent comes in with an underhook on your right side.
    • From William Abreu (@abreujiujitsu), black belt, World, Pan, Euro and State champ and NCAA wrestler, in the video "Fireman's Carry: Best BJJ / Jiu-Jitsu Takedown".
    • Reaction: opponent underhooks on the right side

  2. Head Control Same Side

    • Keep head on the same side as the opponent's underhook with head control into the neck.
    • Head Position: head stays on the same side as his underhook
    • Pressure: head drives in through his neck
    • Key detail Keep your head on the same side as his underhook.

  3. Overhook Control Tricep

    • Overhook his arm but do not go in too deep, controlling his tricep with the palm.
    • Grip: overhook his arm without going in too deep
    • Grip: control his tricep with the palm of your hand

  4. Penetration Step

    • Take a penetration step and shoot with the left knee to the ground.
    • Entry: penetration step with left knee going to the ground
    • Checkpoint: you need him leading with the leg under the underhook arm
    • Option: shoot with the left leg from where you are, or penetration step if his reaction is quick

  5. Pivot Underneath

    • Pivot and turn the body, bringing the head underneath his underhook and dropping perpendicular to both knees.
    • Angle: pivot and turn body bringing head underneath his underhook
    • Checkpoint: drop underneath from perpendicular to both knees
    • Checkpoint: he ends up across your shoulders

  6. Control Elbow Tight

    • Continue controlling his elbow with the right arm while keeping the elbow tight.
    • Grip: right arm controls his elbow
    • Pressure: keep your elbow tight to your body

  7. Shoot Left Arm

    • Shoot the left arm up in between his legs and catch his thigh.
    • Entry: left arm shoots up in between his legs
    • Grip: catch his thigh

  8. Roll To Side Control

    • Roll to the right, tossing his leg over and pulling him to side control.
    • Finish: roll to your right tossing his leg over
    • Finish: pull him to side control

  9. Bait Far Leg

    • If he gives the wrong stance, bait him by touching the far leg and follow with the penetration step when he steps back.
    • Entry: touch the far leg to bait him
    • Timing: follow your penetration step when he steps back

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