Here is a nasty position that will open many submission opportunities: The Exorcism, a painful combo of elbow and knee on chest. It is named ‘Exorcism’ because it makes the opponent feel like a demon is escaping the body…
This technique is the trademark of 4th degree black belt Hugo Fevrier (Tropa de Elite based in Cannes, South of France) who is part of the second generation of French BJJ Pioneers. He started training in the mid 90’s and never looked back. His main titles are 3X European Champion, 3X Silver medalist at Europeans, 3X bronze medalist at Europeans ( in different belts from white to black and weight and absolute); French Champion NoGi ( weight and absolute black belt) and many other titles gained all around the world.
Hugo Fevrier recently conducted a BJJ camp at Kimura BJJ Serbia in Belgrade, Serbia where he showed his Exorcism and other variations. He has been able to submit many black belts using this technique (see 2nd video below).
The important detail is to put the pressure when the opponent exhales and after constant torture, the opponent will give you something to make it stop….
Exorcism with submission in competition:
