We started the day with technical sparring and after few rounds we continued with new techniques. This time we focused on the attacks from bottom guard and more specifically trapping the opponent's arm in your armpit and your hand holding his lapel. This position can be achieved with arm drag and going under the arm to secure it under your's. From that fairly good controlling position we practiced several different submissions: cross choke, arm bar, omoplata and triangle choke.
Without going into much detail few points to remember: For instance when going for omoplata and you're on your side try the opponent's body tightly secured between your knees and shins. If you can keep your feet on his hips, it will make escapes very demanding. When applying a choke, the lapel can be your best friend.
We tried these submissions in a drill where one person already had his hand trapped. I submitted Juuso several times and thought that I had found unstoppable technique. The we changed positions and I tried to keep very close control on the side where the hand was blocked. That seemed to make all the finishes very difficult to do. Now I'm confused about its usefulness.
Few days break now, will be back next week! (Juuso's gone for one week longer)
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