This mini-discussion dives into the fascinating world of slicer submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, focusing on their mechanics and how they differ from typical joint locks. It examines why slicers are often overlooked, especially in light of IBJJF rules, and shares insights into targeting soft tissue. The conversation also touches on personal experiences, trends in elite competitions, and a growing interest in utilizing slicers, making it a thought-provoking listen for grapplers.
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insights INSIGHT
Slicers Attack Muscle And Sometimes Bone
Slicers differ from linear and rotational submissions by targeting both bone and surrounding soft tissue.
They often aim to tear muscle (bicep/calf) rather than technically breaking bone due to bone hardness.
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Nutcracker Mechanics Explain Slicers
Slicers work by compressing a limb against your bone like a nutcracker to force pressure into soft tissue.
You fold the opponent's limb to immobilize joints and use your bone to focus pressure on the muscle.
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Fold And Control To Secure A Slicer
Immobilize the joint by folding the limb to make slicers harder to escape.
Control the torso connection (shoulder or hip) so the limb stays propped for compression.
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In this week's mini-episode we continue our series of discussions on the different types of breaking mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu! This episode explains slicers, a submission that usually targets the bicep or calf, and discusses why these submissions may be underused due to IBJJF ruleset restrictions.
(A note on terminology: a "break" as described here is technically more of a "tear," as you're not breaking bone, you're tearing soft tissue. However, we'll use the term "break" as it's the more commonly accepted and understood term in Jiu-Jitsu.)
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