Destabilization (Use Your Body)

Words I Like - “Anytime you use your own body to destabilize your opponent, try to re-create a path to the top.” -Greg Souders

Outlier Mat Minute: Destabilization (Use Your Body)

Throwing your back to the mat is a powerful way to destabilize your opponent and set up submissions. However, when it goes wrong it can lead to you ending up in the bottom position. Whenever we implement this strategy, our goal is to create a route back to top position.

• Destabilization by putting your back on the mat

  • Going into the inverted front headlock

  • Rolling back take

• Shoulder roll: Rolling over your shoulder is a great way to get back to top position if you feel like your attacks are not working:

  • Shoulder roll from the inverted front headlock

  • Shoulder roll after failed rolling back take

• Dive Deeper

  • Greg Souders discussing this topic beautifully

As promised, jiu jitsu insights in under 1 minute!

P.S. I am currently working on a video about using movement to your advantage with a key emphasis on the front headlock. It should be ready this Tuesday March 11th. Stay tuned!