BJJ Mental Models Ep. 362: Submission Series: The Omoplata, feat. "Silver Fox" Karel Pravec
Nov 3, 2025
Karel Pravec, a 50-degree black belt under Henzo Gracie and the founder of Silver Fox BJJ, dives into the underrated omoplata submission. He highlights its effectiveness as both a sweep and control position, especially against larger opponents. Karel discusses setup fundamentals like breaking posture and focusing on elbow attacks, while exploring the nuances of parallel and perpendicular omoplatas. He also shares strategies for anticipating opponent reactions and countering common escapes, giving insights that can elevate your Jiu-Jitsu game.
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Omoplata Is More Than A Submission
- The omoplata is highly underrated because it offers sweeping and positional advantages beyond the submission itself.
- Mastering follow-ups and counters turns it from low-percentage to a powerful, multi-purpose tool.
Attack Near The Elbow For Leverage
- Attack close to the elbow rather than the shoulder to create leverage and better follow-ups.
- Break their posture first and aim near the elbow to prevent them from simply posturing up and nullifying the attack.
Chain Parallel And Perpendicular Angles
- Chain between parallel and perpendicular omoplatas to punish posture changes and create sweep opportunities.
- Move quickly: if they posture up, pivot perpendicular; if they lower the head, re-attack parallel.