Your journey along the Path of Jiu-Jitsu continues. In this installment, you're going to work with Ryron and Rener Gracie. Yeah, that Ryron and Rener Gracie ... from the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Torrance, California. We don't need to tell you that this is a golden opportunity to learn from two members of the "First Family of Grappling." -Editor
Technique 1: Escape From the Mount
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As Rener sets up his attack from the mount position
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Ryron controls Rener's wrist and elbow
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Ryron also traps Rener's foot on the same side. Ryron pulls Rener close, lifts his hips straight up..
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rolls over his shoulder and steps over..
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landing on top. Ryron then prepares to pass the guard.
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Mistakes
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Many people trap the arm in this fashion, which is incorrect.
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This is wrong because it allows the attacking opponent to remove his hands from the control. Also, when rolling an opponent out, many people tend to roll sideways..
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rather than lifting their hips straight up
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Note: This corresponds to the second move.
Technique 2: Americana Armlock From the Side Mount
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Ryron establishes control from the side mount ..
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and then places the back of his left hand against his right ear
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Rener attempts to free his arm
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Ryron discreetly snatches Rener's wrist and places his elbow against Rener's neck.
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Ryron slides his right arm under Rener's elbow and grabs his own wrist.
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Ryron lowers his head and slides his hands toward Rener's feet as he lifts up on the elbow, twisting the rotator cuff .
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The Long, Winding Road
In many ways, your training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a long and winding road. You will likely hit some bumps along the road, but your mental tenacity will enable you to overcome and push forward on your journey ... a journey that is interminable but very gratifying because you can learn and grow every time you roll.
To help guide you along your path, you are going to work with a variety of instructors who will explain how to do various techniques and provide you with drills so you can sharpen your skills. Let the journey continue. -Editor
