The First 10 Bjj Submissions You Should Learn

Welcome to the Channel: First 10 Submissions to Learn in Jiu Jitsu

In this video, the instructor discusses the first 10 submissions that beginners should learn in jiu jitsu. These submissions are high percentage and do not require advanced skills or coordination.

Arm Bar

• The arm bar is a basic and effective submission in jiu jitsu.

• It can be executed from the guard position by grabbing the opponent's neck, stepping on their hip, and pinching your knee against their shoulder.

• To finish the arm bar, bring your bottom leg across their shoulders, rotate your body perpendicular to theirs, and bring your top leg over their head while curling down with your foot.

• Other variations include executing it from high mount or side control.

Americana (Key Lock)

• The americana is a great submission for wipeouts and pressure passers.

• From various positions such as when the opponent frames on your neck or turns to their side during a key lock attempt, you can transition into an americana.

• To finish the americana, grab their wrist with both hands, bring their elbow closer to their hip, and rotate your grip.

Kimura

• The kimura is another basic arm lock that can be set up from bottom half guard when the opponent pummels an underhook.

• Slide your knee up to their armpit to keep their shoulders on the mat and rotate your grip like moving a clock hand above their head.

• It can also be executed from full guard or when transitioning from half guard pass to side control.

Triangle Choke

• The triangle choke is a versatile submission that can be executed from closed guard by breaking down the opponent's posture and throwing your top leg over their neck.

• Another way to finish the triangle choke is by turning perpendicular to your partner and grabbing their leg while squeezing your legs.

• It can be executed from high mount or by rolling to your back.

D'Arce Choke

• The d'arce choke is a high percentage submission that starts from the front headlock position.

• Slide your arm underneath your partner's armpits, clamp your hands together with the thumb in between, and bring your elbows together to bump them over to their side.

• Finish the choke by squeezing everything together and sprawling out.

Conclusion

These 10 submissions are a great starting point for beginners in jiu jitsu. They are high percentage and do not require advanced skills. By practicing these submissions, even complete beginners can start seeing success in their matches.

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Top Quarter Guard and Darts Attack

In this section, the instructor demonstrates how to attack from the top quarter guard position using the darts submission.

Attacking from Top Quarter Guard

• Slide the opponent's arm across their body.

• Use the darts submission to pass and finish by sprawling out.

Bow and Arrow Choke

The instructor explains how to perform the bow and arrow choke, which is a fundamental submission from back control.

Performing the Bow and Arrow Choke

• Grab your partner's collar with your top arm.

• Reach for their knee with your bottom arm to bring their leg towards you.

• Cut an angle and bring your legs over your partner's shoulder, crossing your ankles for the finish.

• Keep your shoulder behind your partner's neck to prevent them from rolling out of the choke.

Half Nels in Bow and Arrow Choke

This section covers an alternative way to finish the bow and arrow choke using half nelsons.

Finishing with Half Nels in Bow and Arrow Choke

• Bring your bottom arm behind their neck to apply half nelsons while finishing the choke.

Versatility of Bow and Arrow Choke

The instructor explains that the bow and arrow choke can be applied from various positions where the opponent's back is exposed.

Versatility of Bow and Arrow Choke

• The bow and arrow choke can be executed from different positions where the opponent's back is exposed.

• It has become one of the most frequently used chokes in modern jiu-jitsu.

Rear Naked Choke

The instructor demonstrates the rear naked choke, another effective submission from the back control position.

Performing the Rear Naked Choke

• Slide your top hand underneath your partner's chin, grabbing their shoulder.

• Keep your shoulder behind their neck to finish.

• Bring your free arm behind their neck in a figure four position and squeeze everything together.

• Avoid lifting your head above their shoulder to maintain better control and tightness.

Gable Grip Finish for Rear Naked Choke

This section explains an alternative way to finish the rear naked choke using a gable grip.

Gable Grip Finish for Rear Naked Choke

• Lock up a gable grip with your hands together to finish the choke.

• If you have a good grip, hooks are not necessary. You can walk back and choke them with your shoulder and forearm.

Arm Triangle from Bottom Side Control

The instructor demonstrates how to perform the arm triangle submission from bottom side control when the opponent frames on you.

Performing Arm Triangle from Bottom Side Control

• Grab the opponent's armpit with your cross face arm.

• Use your underhook to walk their elbow high.

• Grab their head and replace their arm with your head in an able grip.

• Squeeze everything tight, step over, switch hips, and finish the choke.

Mount Position Submissions - Hip Switch Finish

This section covers submissions from mount position, focusing on the hip switch finish.

Hip Switch Finish from Mount Position

• Perform a hip switch while maintaining mount position to apply pressure into their head.

• Use this technique as an additional tool for better back control.

Straight Ankle Lock

The instructor explains the straight ankle lock, a fundamental leg lock submission.

Performing the Straight Ankle Lock

• Grab your partner's foot and knee.

• Step on their hip as you fall to your side.

• Bring your hand high to your chest, grab it with your other hand, and look over your shoulder as you hip in.

• Falling to your side provides better leverage and prevents easy sweeps.

Honey Hole Entry for Straight Ankle Lock

This section demonstrates how to attack the straight ankle lock from the honey hole position.

Attacking Straight Ankle Lock from Honey Hole

• Grab the opponent's ankle and launch yourself forward as you hip in.

• Alternatively, enter the position normally but finish belly down.

X Choke from Guard and Mount

The instructor teaches the X choke submission from both guard and mount positions.

Performing X Choke from Guard and Mount

• From guard, grab the opponent's cross collar deeply.

• Reach around their head and grip their key firmly with your other hand.

• Pull elbows towards hips while driving head into theirs for a successful finish.

• The X choke can also be applied from mount position.

Conclusion - Importance of Learning Submissions

In this concluding section, the instructor emphasizes the importance of learning submissions for white belts.

Importance of Learning Submissions

• Mastering at least three to six submissions out of these ten will enhance performance in class matches.

• Hitting submissions in class makes jiu-jitsu more enjoyable.