The omoplata is such an underrated position and submission in Grappling. People’s lack of knowledge on it is part of what makes the omoplata such an effective position. Many people don’t understand the mechanics of it and neglect this submission so if you learn this position, you will have a huge advantage on a lot of people and can keep it in your back pocket.

The other huge advantage of the omoplata is that it’s is an excellent sweep, kind of like a guard, and it is also an effective move from bottom or top position.

Make no mistake about it, the Omoplata is primarily a “Submission” technique, although it is used by those who like to play guard primarily as a sweep. You can also use the Omoplata starting from top positions. Most of the time when someone attacks with an Omoplata, they will get a sweep and not the submission, even though it is a submission technique.

So there you have it folks, the omoplata is the submission that you have been missing in your arsenal of attacks. The omoplata is one of those secret weapons that are worth working on. Since many people don’t do them a lot of people are not familiar with the mechanics of the position and you should definitely take advantage of this and use it.

BJJ black belts Firas Zahabi and Karel ‘Silver Fox’ Pravec show how to start attacking with the omoplata and generally making it more effective:

Master the OMOPLATA–the submission that can be your new favorite position.

• You might not look like Clark Gracie, but your omoplatas will be the best-looking part of your game.
• SWEEP them when they’re defending the SUBMISSION and SUBMIT them when they’re defending the SWEEP.

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