Back control is the one position that all streams of BJJ universally agree upon. You’d be hard-pressed to find a grappler who believes that back control doesn’t work. It both brings the maximum points in IBJJF competition and is one of the overtime positions in its No-gi counterpart, EBI. Taking the back is a demonstration of ultimate power. it is a position that offers plenty of rewards and almost no risks. That said, as with all things BJJ, there are levels and details to controlling the back. From the basic seatbelt grip to modern concepts like the Straight Jacket, the variations are numerous. Speaking of variations, there’s one detail of controlling the back that people very often take for granted.it is the body triangle.
The body triangle is seeing a re-emergence lately, and rightly so. It offers a crazy amount of control from a position that’s already difficult to escape. It is actually a very very simple thing to do. And, it is nothing new nor complicated but people seem to give it a try and pass it by. This is a pity as it has been proven to work at the highest levels of the sport. I am one of those guilty of overlooking this precious technique. It took learning a defense against it (not a very good one) to truly understand what I’ve been missing on. Now, it’s one of my main weapons to help me maintain back control.
There’s no dispute that the body triangle is a position that favors a certain body type. If you have long leg you’re most likely to be more successful with it than people with shorter limbs. However, anybody can adjust the body triangle to their frame. Actually, shorter people might end up having even more success with it. It is not unlike the D’arce choke. Lankier people can get it more easily, but when shorter people learn it, there’s absolutely no way out. The only thing to consider is that it’ll take many more repetitions to finally get it right. but, for a move like a body triangle, it is totally worth it!
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Body Triangle Dynamics
The basic point of the body triangle is to get increased control over your opponent’s hips. As you should know by now, back control is all about two points of control the hips and the shoulders. COntrolling both means you’re preventing rotation and/or movement up and down. From such a secure spot it is easy to go looking for submissions until you get them or time runs out.
So how does the body triangle work? It helps you prevent your opponent’s hip movement by wrapping one leg tightly around their waist. If you position your legs properly (more about that below) you’ll be able to control their whole pelvis. And, the superiority of the body triangle over the traditional hooks from back control is in the wedge. Having a triangle means that one of your legs is helping the other one keep the opponent in place. It is the principle of reinforced wedges that is the most important one in terms of control.
A huge factor of the body triangle is preventing rotation. This is especially important against smaller or slimmer opponents. With the body triangle, you take away all of the opponents rotational power, even if you release your shoulder control. This is a byproduct of the tight squeeze due to the wedge. It also offers a lot of stability for your position, meaning any escape attempts are going to run into a brick wall.
Getting And Retaining The Body Triangle Form Back Control
Let’s see now what exactly it is you’re looking for with the body triangle and how to get it from traditional back control. When you have your hooks in and a seatbelt grip, you can always go for the body triangle. The first rule to remember is to always keep the body triangle on the top side. Never lock it in, or keep a body triangle locked when the triangle side is on the mats. That is the only time when an opponent can look for a counter.
So, from back control, simply place your calf across the opponent’s hips, locking u pa triangle with your other leg on top. The primary place to control the body triangle is right above belt level. There, you can squeeze the “wings” of the pelvis completely shutting down any movement in the hips. it is also the thinnest part of your opponent, meaning leg length plays a much lesser role.
Once you have the body triangle in you have complete control. But, you can use the triangle to achieve much more than just control. Directly speaking, squeezing your legs puts an immense pressure on the opponent. They’ll find it very difficult to breathe. It also takes only an extension of your hips to completely extend your opponent, easily opening the neck.
Speaking of the neck, with a body triangle your best bet is having your “over” arm on the bottom. Also, even if you’re with the gi, go for the rear naked choke. Collar chokes tend to leave space when you have a body triangle on. As a final tip, if you can, look to place the body triangle higher from time to time. Right below the floating ribs is the best, giving it a new painful dimension.
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Today, pancakes come in plenty of varieties. Most of them definitely do not fit in a grappler’s nutrition plan. However, there are a few pancake versions out there that are perfect to use as BJJ recipes. The trick is, keeping them both tasty and healthy at the same time, which is no easy feat. However, thanks to scientific research and all the ingredients we have at our disposal today, there are a few pancake recipes that defy the odds. A few of those can even take you in a direction opposite of most pancakes – fat loss.
For the first (my favorite) of our pancakes BJJ recipes, you’ll need equal parts of protein powder a resistant starch. A half a protein scoop of each is plenty. Add to that a couple of egg whites and a ripe banana and you’ve got yourself a fat-burning batter.
The trouble is that it goes completely against the very essence of human nature. Being patient when there’s something right there to go fo is the hardest lesson you’ll have to learn as a grappler. However, it is an essential one if you really want to become world class. There’s a reason why black belt matches, IBJJF or sub-only, last at least 10 minutes. It is a true game of patience much more than it is a game of details. Combine nerves of steel with correct timing and the ability to hide your true intentions and you have a BJJ world champion. All it takes then is acquiring the instinctual movement side of things.
What you did wrong was rush. The loop choke is a wrong move for two reasons – your opponent is much larger and stronger and can pull out and it has no imminent follow-ups that work on such an opponent in the given situation. On the other hand, opting for a Kimura from the half guard is much different. You can finish with ease or use it to transition into multiple other better positions. That way you can get both points and finishing opportunities much easier than rushing into things and restarting all the time. the trick is, being patient enough to get your opponent in the right position for the attack.
The first thing to understand is the class itself. Regular classes start with a lineup, followed by a warm-up. During the lineup, you need to figure out where beginners are and where advanced students are. Once you figure out where the white belts stand, go at the very end of the line. Until you get a stripe on your belt, this is where you’ll stand. Within a blet color, a number of stripes determine your spot in the line.
When you roll, there’s just one Jiu-Jitsu for beginners rules to follow – Tap! If you feel discomfort, tap. If you’re unsure what is going on, tap. When you feel too tired to move, tap. Whatever happens, do not be stubborn! It is not only going to get you hurt, you won’t actually learn anything by trying to hold on for dear life. You’ll try, that’s for sure, but be the smart one and accept that it doesn’t work. So instead of doing it all over again, go for smart survival. FIght back as long as you can, but tap once there are no more options. You’re going to tap anyway, this is just the most painless way.
Let’s look at the effects that BCAAs have on the body in terms of benefiting grappling performance. One reason most people use BCAAs is “for energy” this, however, is a very wide term, often describing how people feel rather than providing facts.
Getting the correct dose of BCAAs is fairly simple. Since they all come in an already balanced 2:1:1 ratio, all it takes is dosing the supplement itself. BCAA supplements come in powdered or pill form. BCAAs have effects in as little a dose as 2 grams. However, the usual dose is around 6-9 grams per serving. You could go as high as 60 grams but this is both expensive and completely unnecessary.