Nicky Ryan's Favorite Strangle: Seated Kata-Gatame | B-Team Technique

Summary

In this video, the instructor demonstrates the seated katakatame, a powerful front headlock submission technique that can be used as an alternative to the high-risk guillotine. The breakdown covers various setups, grips, and adjustments, highlighting key details like the importance of the far hip hook and correct positioning to achieve a tight strangle. Additionally, it discusses how to handle different reactions from the opponent, such as posting on the knee or sitting through, with transitions into anaconda chokes or back control. The video offers a clear, step-by-step guide to mastering this submission and its counters.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Seated Katak Katame is a powerful front headlock submission that can be used more often than the high-risk guillotine.
• 😀 The most common setup for the Seated Katak Katame involves getting your knee between the opponent's elbow and knee while behind them.
• 😀 Transitioning to the far trap grip and shooting the arm through to the armpit is essential for securing the submission effectively.
• 😀 The key finishing mechanics of the Seated Katak Katame involve retracting your elbow and moving your head away from the opponent's head, instead of crunching in like a guillotine.
• 😀 Using your left leg to hook the far hip and applying a strong back heel helps prevent the opponent from rolling and adds power to the strangle.
• 😀 A strong back heel, with hips lifted off the mat, creates pressure and makes the submission tighter as you move into position.
• 😀 Common reactions from the opponent include posting their knee to prevent you from following through into top position, which can lead to an Anaconda transition.
• 😀 When the opponent posts on your knee, cover their elbow with your hamstring and transition into an Anaconda choke by locking a figure-four grip.
• 😀 To finish the Anaconda, post your toes on the mat and use a reverse shrimp to eliminate the opponent's shoulder from the lock, allowing for a higher hand position.
• 😀 If the opponent tries to sit out or expose their back to avoid the choke, you can use your legs and arms to insert a bottom hook and regain control.
• 😀 When transitioning to the back after unlocking the grips, make sure to control the opponent's body to prevent them from escaping or reorienting to the mat.

Q & A

What is the seated katak katame technique?

The seated katak katame is a submission from the front headlock position that resembles an Arman Guillotine but with different mechanics. It involves locking the opponent's neck while using specific body positioning to apply a tight strangle.

What is the primary difference between the seated katak katame and the high-risk guillotine?

While both techniques involve applying a strangle from the front headlock position, the seated katak katame is performed more frequently and relies on different mechanics and positioning, especially regarding the use of the legs and hips.

What is the purpose of the knee placement between the opponent's elbow and knee?

Placing your knee between the opponent's elbow and knee helps to secure better control, prevents them from escaping, and creates a more stable base for the submission.

Why is it important to shoot the right arm high into the opponent’s armpit?

Shooting the right arm high into the opponent’s armpit ensures that you are in an optimal position to apply the strangle. The higher the arm, the tighter the submission becomes, especially around the neck.

How does the hook on the far hip affect the seated katak katame?

The hook on the far hip prevents the opponent from rolling onto their back and allows you to apply your hips into the strangle. A strong back heel is necessary to apply pressure and make it harder for the opponent to escape.

Why do you retract your elbow and move your head away during the seated katak katame?

Retracting the elbow and moving the head away increases the pressure on the opponent's neck, tightening the submission. This motion is different from a guillotine, which typically involves crunching in toward the chest.

What should you do if the opponent posts their hip to the mat during the seated katak katame?

If the opponent posts their hip to the mat, it can make it difficult to maintain the submission. In this case, maintaining the strong back heel and following their movement to top position is key. It might also provide an opportunity to transition to a different submission, like the anaconda choke.

What is the reaction to an opponent posting on your knee during the seated katak katame?

If the opponent posts on your knee, it disrupts your ability to finish the seated katak katame. To counter this, you can transition into an anaconda choke by covering their elbow with your hamstring, shooting your arm through, and securing a tighter lock.

How does the reverse shrimp technique improve the anaconda choke finish?

The reverse shrimp helps eliminate the opponent’s shoulder from the lock, allowing you to get your hand higher up. This makes the anaconda choke much tighter and harder for the opponent to escape.

What should you do when your opponent starts sitting through and exposing their back?

When the opponent starts to expose their back by sitting through, you should insert a bottom hook to control their movement. Then, release your grip, transition to a cupping grip on the shoulder, and use it to prevent them from turning away as you insert your second hook.