Why Omoplata Works Against Bigger Opponents

This week, we're joined again by "Silver Fox" Karel Pravec! In this episode, Karel explores one of Jiu-Jitsu's most underrated submissions: the omoplata. Karel explains why the omoplata is so effective as both a sweep and control position, how to chain between parallel and perpendicular omoplatas, and why it excels against bigger opponents.

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Resources discussed in this episode:

Omoplata Attacks
https://youtu.be/9cRPcxZXIKo

Omoplata Set Up & Finishing Details
https://youtu.be/1nTYmH6NmP0

Understanding The Split Guard
https://youtu.be/gWtdq9txY_g

Omoplata to MangleDome
https://youtu.be/lumzFvUtRMM


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Technique Chaining
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining
  
  
• Predictable Responses
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses
  
  
• Return on Investment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment
  
  
• Probabilistic Thinking
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking
  
  
• Dominant Angles
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles
  
  
• Core Mechanics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics
  
  
• Theory of Alignment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment
  
  
• Committed Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques
  
  
  

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