The Cross sleeve grip in Judo and BJJ standing up is a very dominant grip which opens you up for many throws and trip: Kouchi, Ouchi, Uchi Mata, Fireman carry.
BJJ legend Roger Gracie is notably adept of this type of grip. He once was able to set up a spectacular cross sleeve grip and pull guard straight into a triangle.
In this video, Judo Olympian and BJJ black belt Matt D’Aquino shows a great transition from cross sleeve straight into a rolling armbar.
Matt has a cross-grip on his opponent’s right sleeve.
He uses this wrist control to move his opponent’s arm across his own body.
Matt squares off with his right foot and grabs the back of his opponent’s belt with his left hand.
Matt pulls guard and immediately swings his leg over and sets up an armbar.
With These Techniques You Will Throw More People in BJJ Competition Than Ever Before and Instantly Gain an Edge Over Any Guy in Your Weight Division.
- Matt D’Aquino is not only a Judo Olympian, 4th degree judo Black belt, but also a competitive BJJ black belt.
- Simple and easy grip breaks that can break even the strongest of grips Throws and takedowns that almost guarantee a dominate position afterwards.
