BJJ Submission Chain Attacks
β°Contents
- Core Principles of Chaining
- Kimura Trap System
- Leg Lock Chains
- Upper Body Chains
- Drilling Chain Attacks
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What does 'Core Principles of Chaining' involve in this context?
- What does 'Kimura Trap System' involve in this context?
- What does 'Leg Lock Chains' involve in this context?
- What does 'Upper Body Chains' involve in this context?
- Related Techniques
- Related Articles
How to link submissions together for unstoppable attack sequences
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Try for Free βSubmission chains are the hallmark of high-level BJJ. Rather than attacking a single submission, elite grapplers flow between multiple attacks, using each defense as an entry to the next threat.
Core Principles of Chaining
Every submission attempt creates a reaction. A good chain attack anticipates that reaction and has a follow-up ready. The triangleβarmbarβomoplata chain from closed guard is the most studied example: when the opponent postures to defend the triangle, the arm becomes available for the armbar; when they stack to defend the armbar, the omoplata opens.
Kimura Trap System
The kimura is perhaps the most versatile submission for chaining. From side control, a kimura grip can lead to the kimura itself, a straight armbar, a guillotine, or a back take depending on how the opponent reacts. Players like Marcelo Garcia built entire games around this single grip.
Leg Lock Chains
Modern leg locking involves constant position exchanges. An outside heel hook attempt may transition to a kneebar, then to an inside heel hook, then to a straight ankle lock. Mastery of the ashi garami family allows seamless transitions between these attacks.
Upper Body Chains
- Triangle β armbar β omoplata (closed guard classic)
- Guillotine β arm drag β back take
- RNC β armbar from back (when opponent defends the choke)
- Kimura β guillotine β back mount
Drilling Chain Attacks
Train chain attacks in dedicated drilling sessions. Drill AβB 50 times, then BβA, then AβBβC. The goal is to make transitions automatic so they happen in live sparring without conscious thought.
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Try for Free βFrequently Asked Questions
What does 'Core Principles of Chaining' involve in this context?
The core principles of chaining phase focuses on developing precise technique, building muscle memory through repetition, and understanding the underlying mechanics that make this approach effective in live rolling.
What does 'Kimura Trap System' involve in this context?
The kimura trap system phase focuses on developing precise technique, building muscle memory through repetition, and understanding the underlying mechanics that make this approach effective in live rolling.
What does 'Leg Lock Chains' involve in this context?
The leg lock chains phase focuses on developing precise technique, building muscle memory through repetition, and understanding the underlying mechanics that make this approach effective in live rolling.
What does 'Upper Body Chains' involve in this context?
The upper body chains phase focuses on developing precise technique, building muscle memory through repetition, and understanding the underlying mechanics that make this approach effective in live rolling.