Submission: Omoplata

It is that time of month again where I highlight one of my favourite submissions today is the turn of the Omoplata. I will spare you the fancy definitions this time, so sit up straight I want your full attention, you will not be needing that extra caffeine boast or your daily steroid injection. Basically, the Omoplata is a shoulder lock performed using the legs. The Omoplata can be set up in numerous ways and obtained from many different positions. As Jiu-Jitsu develops people are coming up with more creative ways to obtain the Omoplata. I know I often dream about the Omoplata. To see the Omoplata in action take a look at the videos below.

Here is a HL of one of my favourite Jiu-Jitsu practitioners Antonio "Nino" Schembri. Check out his crazy Omoplatas.



Marcelo Garcia also has a great Omoplata, here is a short clip from the Arte Suave Lifestyle DVD. Notice the Omoplata set up he uses at 1.02 and 1.35.



So there you have it the Omoplata. I am off to practice it on some Umpa Lumpas. Why don't you do the same and let me know how you get on. Until next time Movimento Lento Blog followers!!!