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Reverse Omoplata

“Comedy’ reverse omo plata from rear mount

April 15, 2012 by Stephan Kesting

Thanks to Matt Kirtley for submitting this technique.  For more information, or to contact Matt, please visit Gracie Barra Clearwater - Stephan Kesting. While this entry into the reverse omo plata may seem like a comedy option (especially when I obviously have the choke in all these photos) I have actually used it when someone is defending their neck really well, especially when they have a gi … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grappling Techniques Tagged With: Matt Kirtley, Omoplata, Rear Mount, Reverse Omoplata, Submission, Techniques

Quicky under pass to reverse omoplata

April 15, 2012 by Stephan Kesting

This is a very effective way to end a match quickly.  Thanks to Matt Kirtley for submitting this technique. For more information, or to contact Matt, please visit Gracie Barra Clearwater - Stephan Kesting. I was worried that it might be considered redundant to demonstrate three passes that are so similar. But that quickly passed when I realized I'm awesome and there's no such thing as too … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grappling Techniques Tagged With: Guard Passes, Matt Kirtley, Omoplata, Reverse Omoplata, Submission, Techniques

Double underhook guard pass to reverse omoplata

April 15, 2012 by Stephan Kesting

This is a powerful guard pass often seen at the highest levels of no-gi competition that leads straight into a devastating submission. Thanks to Matt Kirtley for submitting this technique. For more information, or to contact Matt, please visit Gracie Barra Clearwater - Stephan Kesting. You've opened guard and gotten both arms under their legs. Clasp your hands down by their hips and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grappling Techniques Tagged With: Guard Passes, Omoplata, Reverse Omoplata, Submission, Techniques

Standing guard pass to reverse omoplata

April 15, 2012 by Stephan Kesting

Thanks to Matt Kirtley for submitting this technique. For more information, or to contact Matt, please visit Gracie Barra Clearwater - Stephan Kesting. This and the other reverse omo plata setups work well with normal guard passes because common defences often help you get them (such as posting on your hip to block the pass, or grabbing your sleeves to try to stop an under pass). And if you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grappling Techniques Tagged With: Guard Passes, Omoplata, Reverse Omoplata, Submission, Techniques

Sideride detail: attacking the turtle position

April 15, 2012 by Stephan Kesting

Thanks to Matt Kirtley for submitting this technique. For more information, or to contact Matt, please visit the Gracie Barra Tampa - Stephan Kesting. These details are rather simple and may appear obvious, but I have yet to see many people actually do it to get the crucifix and instead just complain about how hard it is to get the arm out with their knee alone. Here are two details to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grappling Techniques Tagged With: Matt Kirtley, Omoplata, Reverse Omoplata, Submission, Techniques, Turtle Position

Step-by-step reverse omoplata

April 15, 2012 by Stephan Kesting

Thanks to Eduardo de Lima for demonstrating this technique, and to Matt Kirtley for taking the photos and writing the descriptions. For more information, or to contact either person, please visit Gracie Barra Clearwater - Stephan Kesting. If the crucifix choke is underused, then the reverse (or inverted) omoplata is almost unknown or at least considered an exotic novelty. Hopefully, this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grappling Techniques Tagged With: Eduardo de Lima, Matt Kirtley, Omoplata, Reverse Omoplata, Submission, Techniques, Turtle Position

All Roads Lead to the Reverse Omoplata

April 29, 2006 by Stephan Kesting

I recently came across a very detailed breakdown of a little known technique called the 'reverse omoplata'. As soon as I saw it I knew that I wanted it available on Grapplearts, so I went and sought permission from the author (Matt Kirtley) and now I can happily pass these techniques on to you: Step-by-step reverse omoplata Side ride arm trapping details Standing guard pass to reverse … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grappling Techniques Tagged With: Armlocks, Matt Kirtley, Reverse Omoplata, Submission, Techniques

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