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Omoplata finish with a flattened opponent
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Settle beside the trapped shoulder before applying the finish.
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Omoplata control · Attacking
Training
WATCH VIDEO · 27 sec section · 5:13–5:40
Opens the video at this section · Gi & no-gi demonstrationThe First Omoplata You Should Learn — Omoplata Quickstart Guide
Stephan Kesting / Grapplearts
Setup & key ideas
Before you start
- Their shoulder is trapped, their torso is flattened and you can sit beside them with upper-body control.
- From the overhook entry, retain the shoulder trap while sitting up with an arm over their back; flatten their torso before changing to the finishing grip.
Key ideas
- Establish the flattened position before pursuing the finish.
- Retain upper-body control as your hips advance.
Common pitfalls
- Treating a mobile kneeling opponent as the same finishing position.
Connections Reactions and next steps
Where this can lead
- Controlled finish
The shoulder and posture are controlled and the partner taps.