Don't Get Stuck Dealing With A Stiff Arm Again!

[@michelfasen1044]

thanks Travis. I am 45 years old and I'm starting BJJ . all your videos are helping me tremendous. thank you for sharing and giving me pure joy, thanks.

[@konstantinos-antoniosbme-m6472]

I will take option "kick him"! I m still laughing bro!

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

LOL

[@jongler9775]

I have applied the tip of putting my forearm on Uke's Tsurite ( lapel grabbing hand ) for several months now, and it works wonders. In this video, I got the next fine detail to improve yet again : I have to slide my forearm towards Uke's lapel. It makes it impossible for him to raise his hands in the process. That is a KILLER tip ! Seriously, there is so much goodness on this channel it's crazy. In all my years of judo I as never taught those very important things. Thank you, mister Stevens.

[@stefanmiladinov95]

As a beginner in judo with almost a month of training (and previously a year of freestyle wrestling), during today's tournament I got a 🥈 just because I struggled dealing with one of my opponent's stiff arms. He also has his butt back like he's gonna try to throw me with sumi gaeshi or tomoe nage. Now I know what to work on during my next practice. Thank you so much sensei Travis!!! 🙌🏻🥋💪🏻

[@MarceloLima-qj9xj]

I use to do situation 1. Especially when I train with white, blue and yellow belts. They do this with me all the time. I knew the position 1. Now I will try to use number 2 as well

[@jesusflores7099]

definitely the 2nd. its subtle

[@surpriseme3468]

Left hand under right elbow, push toward nose, step onto ball of left foot at 45 degrees, lean on right foot and sweep.

[@Graemesbullys]

I have always used the over under which works every time. Great technique to show. Travis you are a legend

[@bowinpotato5720]

I think I'll use both! They're so simpe!

[@nickbarden2733]

Amazing technique. Thanks Travis

[@twistntwirl]

These are great! Using leverage and movement to break the stiff arm

[@PF-vn4qz]

nice video! i like the second version better

[@alexandertanev127]

Super useful. BJJ Gi has been annoying for me recently for that particular reason that people use stiff arms awfully lot. But not anymore 😁

[@andrewselvaggio9995]

High Travis! I would have liked to see the one arm stiff arm other on sleeve. I hope i am explaining this right they are just keeping my from turning in. Your a 100 percent right when I go with someone higher I do not struggle cause they rarely stiff arm they attack me in other ways. I do not know if you have another video explaining this. Just someone who is good at keeping me away from turning into the throw.

[@sokarra]

You can try extending his arm as much as you can, that way when he leans he is less stable and you can throw him with sode for example; you can even use this two methods but second one is a little bit dangerous because he can throw you as you are reaching the collar. Another method you can use is like pushing down on his elbow to curl his arm and then like grab your grip, throw a big overhand or idk whatever you like. If non of this works at that moment if he is too strong just try to prevent it and if you cant do any of this or tou cant prevent it, you are outclassed. This sport can be really complicated, but it can also be very simple but the most important thing is to try new things at training and national competitions without the fear of falling. I mean they are just a preparation for international stage 😉.

[@mocmocgueye8720]

Both are new, I prefer the first one, it seems easier to use.

[@nchawkin]

This is great! How about the "ass-out" version? Yoko Tomoenage?

[@joaogbragaribeiro2440]

I hate fighting with stiff arm guys because there's always a risk of injury. So one of the things I do on randori when fighting with one of them for the first time is always using the 2nd technique, especially using a variation to a tai-otoshi with lighter guys where I can throw them easily after using the baseball swing motion and putting my foot in front of their body. Works like magic all the time. If the guy is heavier than me I try to use my body weight and go for the kouchi-gari. I'm not a huge fan of it, but it is also effective.

[@Karen-fs6lf]

I was doing number 2 wrong all these years i used pressure on the elbow instead of the shoulders turning. I caught this correction on the second watch thanks awsome info

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

It will be a game changer for you I promise!

In Traditional Japanese jiu jitsu, we deal with it with a strike to a nerve or to the fold of the leg... Chi / Ki is focus only on 1 spot at a time. While the Uke is distracted, seize the palm of the stiff arm that is no long stiff and do a kotegaeshi...and the Uke is down. If it is a real street fight, break that wrist while throwing the opponent... The fight is pretty much over then

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

None of that is legal.

[@SasakiKojiro7]

Thanks again Travis! I definitely see a lot of beginners both struggle with this and use it themselves. I always love using movement and footwork but I like the details you provided with the hands so thank you!

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

You're welcome Sasaki!

[@pp00xyzzy]

Usual case with beginner is nota double collar but traditional collar sleeve(round elbow) grip. For that I think these could be applied just as well with small obvious modifications. But just forcing movement in circular fashion will be enough in most cases.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

It just can be in any circular direction there is a right and wrong there.

[@aymanabaza6475]

Good stuff

[@konstantinos-antoniosbme-m6472]

I tried both! Second one is better if you are taller than oppenent.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

You get so much leverage if your taller!

[@begawansamad1905]

Thank you for the tips! I always have problems with opponents doing the stiff arm. I think I'm going to add both to my collection.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Awesome!

[@FR-ty5vn]

Great 👍🏼 stuff - I use the second, but need to try the first!!

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Let me know how it goes!

[@jamtmann]

Nice. Perfect setup for sumigaeshi...

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Yes it can be and I have been known to use it for that!

[@jamtmann]

Thank you for the response. Your videos are very informative. I teach judo at Montana Tech in Butte , Montana where I am a professor of kinesiology. If you get to Montana and would like to visit Butte, please let me know...

[@Karen-fs6lf]

I use number 2 pressure on the elbow makes the person react by bending in to take the pressure off . i will add number 1 to my tool box

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Awesome!

[@bolo4970]

This is awesome, the best solution ever

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Thanks Bolo!

[@jordywetzel8374]

Superb stuff!

[@dsilfen]

Like em both

[@---Jaime-MEXICO-1962]

Great explanatios in all videos !!! 🙋🏻‍♂️🇲🇽60years🥋white belt !! committed to became black belt before 66years!!

[@tarasbulba77]

Tx Travis, I have this problem a lot in BJJ, didn't have it in Judo. Very useful advice 👍

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Glad it helped!

[@tarasbulba77]

@@TravisStevensgrappling I was wondering if it's possible for you to make a video on Te Guruma?

[@Fred-tu9hf]

More tips like this with other types of grips please, lapel and sleeve, high collar grip and sleeve, R vs R , R vs L, etc

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Is there a specific grip you are struggling with?

[@karimkooros7234]

I get stiff armed all the time and it’s extremely frustrating. This could be the answer, I can’t wait to try it out when judo starts up again

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Let me know how it goes. Even if you can't get it to work! I would love to help!

[@karimkooros7234]

@@TravisStevensgrappling I’ll definitely let you know how I go. Just getting very frustrated with the dojo’s still being closed here in Australia

[@dayjo325]

Both new to me. Thank you Travis!!!!!

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Awesome! Good luck in trying them out!

[@louisodendaal6200]

Awesome video - as always- as a shorter player the stiff arm has always been a bit of challenge for me. Thank you very much

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

I hope this helps. It would also help for you to learn how to do a sode from double sleeve if you're shorter.

[@louisodendaal6200]

@@TravisStevensgrappling thank you or the tip. I'll definitely put that on my to do list

[@Crystals10000]

nice tips travis id like to see more on this and i would try both i like variety

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

More to come Kurtis!

[@Crystals10000]

@@TravisStevensgrappling cant wait

[@chrismaks2518]

#2 is always the go to...but #1 is more efficient and I will be incorporating that...one day.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

It's great to always have two options so you can hit them with the one two combo!

[@luisquintino7308]

in these situations I would ask myself what would jon jones do and then proceed to the accidental eye poke. On a serious note, I will use the hell out of these grip breaking strategies

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

LMAO!

[@luiscordeiro8477]

Use the second one, because I can alternate the strong hand as the oponent defend it.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

NICE!!!

[@paultaylor107]

They are amazing. Thank you for this. I have never been taught this and being stiff armed is sooo frustrating. Thank you. Reading a book by Hal sharp and he discussed "pocket grip" when and why would you use this over a lapel grip?

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

I would never use a Pocket grip personally. I never settle! But it does have it's uses.

[@DmitriyNam1]

Thank you very much for the video! Is it possible to do tomoe nage from this position?

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Not really it's to easy for them to sink their weight!

[@darkthunderplotts]

I think the second one will be more useful to me

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

I like the second one as well!

[@anomalistic3046]

what do you do when someone blocks your hip from rotating with their hand?

[@sokarra]

Just keep pursuing, as he cant throw you, he is just defending and he will end up getting the shido. I think it counts as blocking.

[@MbisonBalrog]

What if you have no gripping rules? How you beat stiff arms if no gripping rules?

[@Comando729]

“What are you supposed to do, kick him?” Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai players: “YES!”

[@SpodyOdy]

What about a single arm stiff arm with angled stance ?

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Footsweep!!! But I'll show you which one!

[@jamtmann]

Travis, do you ever use wakigatame against a stiff arm?

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

No it's illegal and very dangerous!

[@steveesquivel4723]

Great techniques Travis thank you. Havent seen the over under approach like you put it. But I have seen an over under technique to break clinches in muay thai in a similar manner. It's this super basic stuff that makes such a big difference in a match. Thank you.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

You'll find that a lot of the basics from martial arts will transfer over in some fashion. The human body only moves in so many ways!

[@adiandrei3006]

hey Travis... while watching this video, seeing the second technique, I was wondering "What if the oponent is taller or much taller than me?" In this case it's harder to insert your hand over the opponent's arm. Do you have a video about tall judoka stiffing their arms? :)

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

Do Sode Tsurikomi Goshi to either throw or create pressure on the grips to then remove them once they play defense.

[@adiandrei3006]

That's a good choice. Thanks

[@jamesjean2652]

He did have a stiff arm but not anymore after that niffy move.

[@TravisStevensgrappling]

LOL

[@kennethrogers1129]

I like your ideas, but why not just take the stiff arm and apply an arm bar, various ways as I’m sure you know

[@joshuaroun14]

It’s not that easy. Especially against a knowledgeable judoka or someone with good Jiu jitsu. If you attempt a juji they either are going to bring their arms in or attack when you are exposed. This is a better alternative as Travis is encompassing inside position to create offense.

[@maliquewilliams86]

The german disliked this video like the other ones