Powerful Guard Options Using The Shoulder Wrap

This shoulder wrap type of clinch from guard is interesting and fun. I can not only lead to some great sweeps, transitions and submission setups, it can act as a counter-measure against some passes and offensive movements your opponent may throw at you. As I mention in this video, I learned this from Greg Nelson some time ago, and I have been playing with it, trying to get a deeper understanding and make it my own. Here are some of the best, highest-percentage uses I have gained from it. Hope you guys like it!
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[@zakzac1]

I tried this last night in my class during free roll and even though I only remembered about 2 out of the full 50 details I was able to take a guys back because of it. I'm going to drill this and make it one of my go-to's

[@robtangled8816]

I wanna go try this!!!!!

[@conorbreeden1619]

Hell yeah 😎

[@Schoolboy-Q]

This move is the truth! I used it on my professor and he was scared of the follow-ups to this move. It also works on bigger people.

[@armandberkut6021]

You are trueley Gracie Jiujitsu affiliate with your INGENIOUS thechniques ; Much Apprpreciated professor .

[@matthewcrawford4216]

Love these options but I need to rewatch it like 5x to catch all the details. As a guard player I love this variation.

[@westfinger8630]

Good stuff, More attacks and options from closed guard. Just what my "Old man" Jiu jitsu game needs. Thanks!

[@Slamminbassplayer]

Damn this is a position I have never looked at before. Options for weeks! Ossss

[@MartialArtsTeam1]

Excellent content again! Very practical and useful. Thank you!

[@dtikvxcdgjbv7975]

Very practical and very useful. Thanks for the quick feedback.

[@jonedmunds8383]

Thanks Eli, great technique as always.

[@carlkuhn5682]

Fenomenal video !! Super great instructor Thank you very much

[@robertsunday8445]

Never seen that always knowledgeable

[@samaronov4405]

That's pretty nice and slick! Awesome technique!

[@evexotics]

That’s slick! I’ll be playing around with that now 😁 Thanks for sharing it!

[@CurtisMoe]

Eli's teaching style is so natural. Keep it up. 🎉

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I really appreciate that

[@hedgehogbjj]

I love this, can't wait to try it!

[@nicklovesdata9546]

I can't wait to try this

[@chuckwaardenburg496]

Very cool variation. I will call it the I Dream of Jeannie Shoulder Hold❗

[@fredorivers4120]

Wow. Amazing video. Eye opening

[@theillo4739]

Thanks for your content! You are my hero! :D

[@Omgiamsotriggered]

I use this same setup with the rnc biceps hands but more from a butterfly guard position, works very well for me.

[@flanker909]

I remember watching this channel back when I was training, it was one of the best already, started watching again recently, man it has turned out into a gold mine. Thanks so much Professor for the amazing content!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it!

[@muineeguh7011]

Just in time to watch before class. We’ve been working on setups from the shoulder wrap for about a month now

[@robtangled8816]

Did you try this??

[@marconjakecanonoy]

Wow amazing I'll definitely use that on my rolls

[@abdelhamid6674]

Awesome Eli! Thanks!

[@mullm5375]

Love this!

[@chadstender2371]

Great transistions!!🤙🏼

[@Rolling2Quarters]

Been training 15 years and have never seen this. Just earned a sub.🤙

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I appreciate that and love this comment

[@brianr2941]

i really like this especially for bigger opponents!

[@cjk7965]

Sweet stuff !!

[@davidtice4972]

Sharing with all my students and friends. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you!

[@davilegal7604]

Your channel has being very helpful for me,even tho i forget most of the things you say lol

[@MartyMoose1611]

We’ll that’s something they want be looking for. I like it. You should get the sweep if nothing else. Thanks!

[@richardandrewcrosby3078]

Awesome 👍😎 techniques!

[@mikerees1400]

Love this. Thanks for sharing great content!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thanks for watching it!

[@bigLOSdog]

This is new to me ! ! ! Thanks Eli You the man!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thanks Carlos!

[@MountainTopHomestead316]

Always great content brother. Was at your Crossville seminar for Shane a few weeks ago. Thank you

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you, and thanks for being there too!

[@bjjmadicon7080]

Top move!

[@easternfarmer2548]

Thank you!

[@daytonbrownhedgewoodbuilde4932]

I like it ! Thank you

[@danielfernandes9845]

Really cool material! Greetings from Brazil! Oss!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching from Brazil!

[@FitToFightRepublic]

Love this series from guard!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Brandon-ob9rg]

Wtf. This sounds too good to be true! Watch me try this on my coach on Monday and get crushed. 🤣😂🤣😂

[@Jeremy_Walker]

Looks good!

[@robtangled8816]

THIS-IS-SO-FRKING-GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jeffpendergrass9481]

Love it!

[@abhisheksajwan8877]

Sir always too good

[@user-qg8fx1zj2c]

OMG!! really really thx!!

[@brazenmmabrazilianjiu-jits8488]

I love that you always give credit to the person you learned it from. Greg Nelaon is a genius! Did you get a chance to learn the amputee from him? Another game changer!!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I didn’t learn the amputee, but I’m super interested now that you mention it!

[@urielperez4870]

Awesome

[@dcDOC19]

Very nice.. Oss!

[@TheMMAMoneyMinute]

I’m super late to this channel. Just subbed!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you so much

[@prabhakaran4187]

Excellent bjj teacher only u💥👍👍👍👍

[@troyjohnson9239]

I been using this lately in the gi! The friction makes it’s really tight, would be great if you could share some other options past the arm drag 🎉

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

There’s a great use of it to get to octopus guard, which isn’t included in this video.

[@hankhonkler4732]

I was shown this lock from standing by a bouncer at a busy city barroom, he used it to Control somebody and move towards the door

[@pattyorigami]

How about "cross under-hook lock"?

[@redbaron671]

Thats a cool option, have you ever considered the Baratoplata when they bring their arm on the inside? I plan on playing with that tonight as I explore this position.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I have actually! Someone showed me a baratoplata from the reverse kimura grip a couple years back that I like a lot. It translates really well to this position. It’s a great option.

[@therulesaredifferent8280]

Nasty

[@andryranivoarizaka9772]

Very impressive. Thanks for sharing ! Would this shoulder control more efficient than the shoulder crunch one ?

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

It’s just another alternate option. Both have their place.

[@cunn1n6ham]

With the spot price on gold north of $1.9k an ounce I’m surprised to see Mr. knight giving this gold away!!!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@mitchgarbeno3788]

Just in time for no gi night at the gym.

[@davidtice4972]

Bas Rutten showed me a similar version of this.

[@hermixtonen]

Would it be a good idea to simultaneously get your right foot butterfly hook while going for the grip technique you show here? Basically , getting that opposite side butterfly hook in so he can’t easily do the pass attempt (and so sweeping him will be easier )?

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

The space isn’t there for the butterfly hook in the beginning and has to be created with the initial lean.

[@grinchou92]

❤❤❤❤

[@hermixtonen]

Also (as I am studying the Gordon body lock passing instructional right now - would this have any chance of working if the guy does a body lock and goes into a tight body lock pass ?

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Yes because it causes a lot of extra space that messes up body lock pass attempts a lot of the time

[@tc47101]

rất hay 😄👍

[@kbbkbb8062]

What keeps your opponent from gripping his hands behind you back after you lock the underhook, he then drives forward, bear hugging & smashing down on you? I tried this tonight & that’s exactly what happened. I was then unable to breath & my underhook arm was trapped between us with his weight pushing down on me. Not sure if I was doing the technique incorrect?

[@Arcadianx98]

If he’s putting that much weight on you like that then he’s top heavy - try for the bridge sweep since you have one armed trapped

[@gregjennings9442]

I think that Kit Dale calls this The Great White. Might find something useful there, too.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

This is a little different than the great white grip he uses.

[@BA-pz3lo]

is this good for mma

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I don’t think it’s great for mma, but not completely inapplicable

[@Eleven-dk4be]

Can this work in the GI?

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Yep. Everything that works in no gi works in the gi, just not the other way around.

[@Eleven-dk4be]

@@KnightJiuJitsu thank you 😊

[@tortugatortuga7166]

3:06

[@crowflows]

what the hell is the counter to this as the guy on top? How can I get my shoulder free without getting arm dragged?

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

That’s a good question. It’s really hard to, and these options give good responses to different energies the guy might try. Once that grip is established, it’s a pain to deal with on the receiving end

[@crowflows]

@@KnightJiuJitsu Thank you for your response! I really like your exit when they pass on this one it reminds me a lot of the ghost escape which is one of my favorites. I'm excited to start trying this in class, was just worried what to do when my teammates inevitably start copying it :)

[@rorkan138]

I'm 2 years too late, but maybe just stand up to pass instead of knee slicing?

[@adilbekramadan2038]

🖒👍🖒👌👏

[@diggocombs4548]

Knight vs Lachlan who wins?

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

What type of competition we talking? I think I could take him in Connect 4. That’s about it though.

[@diggocombs4548]

@@KnightJiuJitsu is that Gi?

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

@@diggocombs4548 - Gi. I would even meet him at catchweight and let him drop his piece first.

[@diggocombs4548]

@@KnightJiuJitsu i mean, im not Eddie Bravo or anything...

[@diggocombs4548]

@@KnightJiuJitsu btw this is some of THE sickest back takes ive ever seen!

[@andreyjanitski91992]

Слава Україні, Героям слава!

[@YimingCai]

Love this!

[@YimingCai]

I also feel like there's an available transition to omaplata if the opponent tries to pass, just thinking out loud.