The Essential Jiu Jitsu Podcast

The Essential Jiu Jitsu Podcast. Ep.18. Surviving Front Headlocks

August 09, 2023 Matt Kwan Season 1 Episode 18
The Essential Jiu Jitsu Podcast
The Essential Jiu Jitsu Podcast. Ep.18. Surviving Front Headlocks
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This week is all about front headlocks! Do you constantly get caught in annoying guillotines and kata gatames (what the hell is even that)? We take a deep dive into front headlocks from both an offensive and defensive perspective. Front headlocks are one of my absolute favourite submission systems. I can’t stress this enough- every single grappler must have these skills in their toolbox. I hope you enjoy the show! 


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Intro
Points of control
Proactive & reactive entries
The main dilemma from the front headlock
Guillotine vs kata gatame
Don’t get flattened out
Grips & leg position
Cradles
Common problems with front headlocks
Creating games from front headlocks
Defenses
Using misdirection to escape
Austin DeSanto barrel roll dump
ront headlocks in self-defense
Outro