BJJ Submission Finish Details | BJJ App Wiki
Master submission finishing: understand pressure points, grip transitions, and finish mechanics.
Many grapplers can set up submissions but fail to finish them. The difference between a set-up and a finish is pressure application and grip precision. Finishing requires understanding the exact mechanics of how a submission works.
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Key Finishing Principles
- Pressure First: Before finishing, establish dominant pressure. Arm control, hip pressure, or positional dominance restricts escape options.
- Grip Precision: Know exactly where your hands should be. A slightly wrong grip fails. A correct grip finishes automatically.
- Timing: Don't finish too early (opponent defends). Don't wait too long (they escape). Finish when pressure + grip creates the tightest position.
- Adaptation: If your first grip fails, transition to backup grips without releasing pressure.
Armbar Finish Details
Bridge explosively, trap the arm with both legs, turn your hips toward opponent. Common mistake: not trapping fully, allowing arm bending. Detail: ensure opponent's elbow is over your hips, not on the mat.
Choke Finish Details
For rear-naked choke: lock your wrists, sink hips back, pull chin down without crushing throat. For collar chokes: control collar grip fully before tightening. Most tap from positioning, not squeezing.