Gogoplata from Mount
Gi
This drill focuses on securing a Gogoplata from a high mount position by trapping the opponent's arm and using your leg to apply a powerful choke.
Drill Steps
1
Establish a mount position.
- Ensure good base and control.
- Keep your weight heavy on them.
2
Reach one arm underneath the opponent's head.
- Bias your weight out to the opposite side.
- Be cautious for a bridge and roll.
3
Bring your knee over your opponent's arm
- Cover their arm at the bicep level with your wrist
- Slide your knee over their arm
- Post with your open arm
4
Remove your hand from under the opponent's head.
- Push their hand under your armpit.
- Pin your elbow to your hip to trap their arm.
5
Get your leg below their neck
- Lift your leg
- Pin their elbow to your hip on the other side.
6
Bring your knee over the top of the opponent's head.
- Lift your leg and bring it across their neck
- Fall back onto your butt. and prepare for the submission
7
Lock the Gogoplata position.
- Bring your closer hand over your shin.
- Get a thumb-inside grip on their far side.
8
Finish the choke.
- Pull on your established grip.
- Push away with your shin to create pressure.
Detailed Breakdown
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