Mastering the Finish: Essential Submissions You’ll Learn at Start Jiu Jitsu Pembroke Pines

What is a Submission in Jiu-Jitsu?

A submission is a technique that forces an opponent to submit, usually due to pain or the imminent threat of injury. Generally, they fall into two main categories:

• Chokes/Strangles: These techniques restrict blood flow to the brain or airflow to the lungs.
• Joint Locks: These techniques hyperextend or apply breaking pressure to a joint (like elbows, shoulders, ankles, knees). Crucially, learning both how to apply and defend submissions is fundamental to BJJ.

Fundamental Finishes: High-Percentage Submissions Taught in Pembroke Pines

While Jiu-Jitsu has countless submissions, beginners at Start Jiu Jitsu focus on mastering a core set known for their effectiveness and applicability in various situations.

The Rear Naked Choke (Mata Leão): King of Chokes

Often considered the most dominant submission, the RNC is applied from back control. Therefore, learning to take the back is a key skill. This choke involves:

• Securing control from behind your opponent.
• Using your arms to constrict the neck, cutting off blood flow.
• Being highly effective regardless of size or strength differences.
• Consequently, it’s a vital technique for both sport BJJ and self-defense.

The Guillotine Choke: A Versatile Front Attack

This choke is typically applied from the front when an opponent shoots for a takedown or leaves their neck exposed. Essentially, it involves:

• Wrapping one arm under the opponent’s neck and chin.
• Clasping hands together for leverage.
• Using body positioning to apply significant choking pressure.
• Furthermore, it can be applied from standing or grounded positions like the guard.

The Triangle Choke (Triângulo): Using Your Legs to Finish

A powerful submission often applied from the guard position. As the name suggests, you use your legs to form a triangle around the opponent’s neck and one arm. This technique:

• Uses the strength of your legs against the neck.
• Simultaneously restricts blood flow and can pressure the shoulder joint.
• Requires good hip movement and coordination, developed here.
• Thus, it’s a signature submission demonstrating BJJ’s use of the whole body.

The Armbar (Chave de Braço): Classic Joint Lock

One of the most recognizable submissions, the armbar targets the elbow joint. Typically, it can be applied from various positions, like mount or guard. Key elements include:

• Isolating one of the opponent’s arms.
• Placing the elbow joint against your hips or body.
• Using your legs and hips to hyperextend the elbow joint safely but effectively.
• Importantly, learning the mechanics teaches vital control principles.

Keylocks: Kimura & Americana (Shoulder Pressure)

These are fundamental shoulder locks, often grouped together due to their similar mechanics (figure-four grip). They involve:

• Isolating an arm, typically bent at the elbow.
• Using a specific figure-four grip to control the wrist and elbow.
• Rotating the shoulder joint internally (Kimura) or externally (Americana).
• Therefore, teaching powerful control and finishing mechanics from top positions.

Learning Submissions Safely at Start Jiu Jitsu

While submissions are powerful, safety is paramount at our Pembroke Pines academy. Therefore, we emphasize:

• Structured Learning: Introducing techniques step-by-step with proper mechanics.
• Qualified Instruction: Guidance from experienced coaches on safe application and defense.
• The Importance of Tapping: Teaching students to tap early and respect their partner’s tap immediately.
• Controlled Drilling: Practicing techniques with focus and control before applying them in live sparring.

The Journey to Mastery

Learning these submissions is just the beginning. Indeed, mastering the setups, timing, and variations takes consistent practice and refinement. However, building a solid foundation with these essentials at Start Jiu Jitsu is the key to long-term progress and enjoyment of BJJ.

Serving Pembroke Pines and South Florida

Start Jiu Jitsu provides high-quality, beginner-friendly Jiu-Jitsu instruction to residents of Pembroke Pines and nearby communities like Miramar, Hollywood, Davie, and Cooper City.

Beginner Programs: Your Starting Point

Our core focus is helping new students begin their BJJ journey successfully. Consequently, our programs emphasize learning these fundamental submissions and defenses right from the start in Pembroke Pines.

Ready to Learn Effective Techniques?

Are you curious about the practical and empowering techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Ready to learn submissions that work? Your journey starts with the fundamentals here.