A GRANDE DIFERENÇA DO JIU-JITSU PARA LUTA LIVRE

Nicolas Renier - O Francês Carioca

13 Jun 202405:14

Summary

TLDRThe video script discusses the strategy in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), emphasizing the importance of seeking submissions over positional dominance. It illustrates how to transition from standing to ground fighting without needing to take down the opponent, highlighting techniques like the guillotine choke. The speaker demonstrates how to disorganize an opponent's position for a successful takedown and how to maintain control during submission attempts. The script also covers defensive strategies and the necessity of being adaptable in BJJ to reduce an opponent's attack options.

Takeaways

🤼 In Jiu-Jitsu, practitioners prioritize positioning over seeking immediate submissions.
📏 In luta livre, the approach often involves seeking submissions first, taking advantage of any opportunity to attack the neck, foot, or arm.
🛡️ Defending a takedown is essential, but simultaneously attacking can put the opponent in danger and make them cautious.
⚠️ By attacking various points (neck, feet, arms), you limit the opponent's options and force them to be more defensive.
💡 Using multiple threats, such as attacking the neck, foot, or arm, makes the opponent reduce their attack options.
🔄 When defending a double leg takedown, it’s crucial to disrupt the opponent's positioning by moving their head to the other side and pushing with the hips.
🌀 Disrupting the opponent's posture makes it easier to execute further defensive or offensive moves.
👌 For a guillotine choke, it’s recommended to control the opponent's chin first, although some prefer a deeper grip.
✊ The proper guillotine choke technique involves using the thumb to find the opponent's neck space, joining hands, and positioning correctly to maximize effectiveness.
💪 To finish the guillotine choke, lift the hips and apply pressure to the opponent's neck using your grip and positioning.

Q & A

What is one of the main differences mentioned between jiu-jitsu and wrestling?
-In jiu-jitsu, practitioners focus on positioning first before attempting submissions, while in wrestling, the goal is to seek submissions as soon as an opportunity arises.
What strategy is emphasized in wrestling according to the speaker?
-The strategy in wrestling is to seek submissions first, attacking the neck, legs, or arms when an opportunity appears, and then focus on positioning if the initial submission attempt fails.
Why is it important to know how to defend takedowns?
-Defending takedowns is crucial because it allows the practitioner to put the opponent in danger and potentially set up submission attempts, even if they do not succeed in the initial defense.
How does attacking different parts of the body affect the opponent's strategy?
-By attacking various parts of the body such as the feet, neck, and arms, the opponent becomes more cautious and reduces their offensive options, making it easier to control and dominate the match.
What is the initial reaction described when an opponent goes for a double leg takedown?
-The initial reaction is to disrupt the opponent's positioning by moving their head to the other side, pushing with the hips, and bringing their head under control, which weakens their posture.
What analogy is used to describe pushing the opponent's head down?
-The analogy of pushing a ball underwater in a pool is used to describe the action of pushing the opponent's head down to weaken their posture.
How should one initiate a guillotine choke according to the speaker?
-To initiate a guillotine choke, one should start by using the thumb to find the space on the opponent's neck, grab the chin for better control, and then lock the hands together, securing both the neck and arm.
What is the recommended hand positioning for learning the guillotine choke?
-For learning the guillotine choke, it is recommended to hold the opponent's chin for better control rather than going as deep as possible, as this provides more stability in the position.
What should the practitioner do once they have secured the guillotine choke?
-Once the guillotine choke is secured, the practitioner should lift their hips, close the guard, and apply pressure to the opponent's throat by leveraging their own hands and positioning.
What common defense does the opponent use against the guillotine choke, and how should the practitioner counter it?
-The common defense is for the opponent to place their hands on the practitioner's waist or back. The practitioner should counter this by sitting on the opponent's thighs, closing the guard, and lifting the hips to apply pressure to the opponent's throat.

Outlines

00:00

🤼‍♂️ Jiu-Jitsu vs. Luta Livre Strategies

The speaker discusses the key differences between Jiu-Jitsu and Luta Livre. In Jiu-Jitsu, practitioners focus on positioning before attempting submissions, while in Luta Livre, the emphasis is on going for submissions first, believing that opportunities to attack the neck, feet, or arms will arise naturally. The speaker argues that in Luta Livre, this approach creates constant threats, forcing the opponent to be cautious and reducing their offensive options.

05:03

🔥 Staying Alert in Combat

The speaker briefly mentions the importance of staying alert and ready in a fight, especially when it is hot, implying that physical conditions can affect performance.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Positioning

Positioning in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) involves establishing a strong and advantageous physical stance before attempting a submission. The script emphasizes that in BJJ, practitioners often focus on achieving a dominant position first, unlike in Luta Livre, where they may attempt submissions directly. Positioning is critical for control and leverage during a match.

💡Submission

A submission in grappling is a technique that forces an opponent to concede defeat, typically through joint locks or chokeholds. The speaker discusses how in Luta Livre, the goal is to seek submissions from any opportunity, targeting areas like the neck, feet, and arms to create openings for attack. Submissions are the end goal in many grappling disciplines.

💡Guilhotina (Guillotine)

The guillotine is a chokehold where the practitioner encircles the opponent's neck with their arm and applies pressure. The speaker explains how to execute a guillotine, emphasizing the importance of hand positioning and body movement to maximize control and effectiveness. It's a common and powerful submission in grappling.

💡Defense

Defense in grappling refers to techniques used to protect oneself from an opponent's attacks and submissions. The speaker mentions defending against takedowns and submissions, highlighting strategies like disrupting the opponent's positioning and maintaining awareness to avoid getting caught in a vulnerable state. Effective defense is crucial for survival in a match.

💡Double Leg

A double leg takedown is a fundamental wrestling move where the attacker drives into the opponent's legs to bring them to the ground. The script describes a scenario where an opponent attempts a double leg, and the speaker demonstrates how to counter it by disrupting the attacker's posture and positioning. It's a common technique in both BJJ and Luta Livre.

💡Guard

The guard is a position in grappling where one person is on their back with their legs controlling the opponent. The speaker explains the importance of attacking from the guard, targeting the neck, feet, and arms to limit the opponent's options. Mastering the guard is essential for both defense and offense in grappling.

💡Posture

Posture refers to maintaining a strong and stable body alignment to resist attacks and control the opponent. The speaker illustrates how disrupting the opponent's posture, such as by pushing their head to the side, weakens their position and makes it easier to apply submissions. Proper posture is key to both defense and offensive maneuvers.

💡Control

Control in grappling involves maintaining dominance over the opponent's movements and positions. The script emphasizes using control to set up submissions, such as by securing the opponent's head and arm in a guillotine. Effective control techniques are foundational for executing successful submissions.

💡Opportunities

Opportunities in grappling refer to moments when the opponent's defenses are weak, allowing for successful attacks or submissions. The speaker talks about creating and seizing opportunities, like attacking the neck or limbs when the opponent is focused on defending their position. Recognizing and exploiting opportunities is a tactical aspect of grappling.

💡Techniques

Techniques in grappling are the specific movements and strategies used to control, defend, and submit opponents. The script details various techniques such as the guillotine, double leg defense, and posture control. Mastering a range of techniques is essential for effective grappling and adapting to different opponents and situations.

Highlights

In jiu-jitsu, positioning is prioritized over gaining positions first for submission attempts.

In wrestling, the focus is on seeking submissions immediately, attacking neck, feet, and arms.

Defending a takedown while threatening submissions can put the opponent at a disadvantage.

Attacking different parts of the body like feet, neck, and arms can reduce the opponent's options.

Demonstration of countering a double-leg takedown by destabilizing the opponent's head position.

Techniques for disrupting the opponent's posture during a takedown to make it easier to counter.

Description of using hip movement to destabilize the opponent during a takedown attempt.

Demonstration of executing a guillotine choke by controlling the opponent's head and neck.

Importance of using the thumb to find space around the opponent's neck for a guillotine choke.

Different preferences for executing a guillotine, such as holding the chin versus going deeper.

Emphasis on learning to control the opponent's chin for better positional control during a guillotine.

Detail on hand positioning and grip when performing a guillotine choke.

Typical defensive reactions from the opponent and how to counter them during a guillotine attempt.

Technique for lifting and sitting into the opponent’s thighs while setting up a guillotine.

Final steps to secure the guillotine choke by lifting the hips and applying pressure to the opponent's neck.