Jeff Serafin talks about the omoplata, Nino Schembri, and alternate finishes

[BJJ in Chicago]

BJJinChicago ? Covering BJJ in Chicago and Northwest Indiana recently visited Jeff Serafin's academy in Evanston, IL.

Jeff shared some great details and theory about the omoplata that I wanted to share with the forum.

Let me know what you think and check out BJJinChicago ? Covering BJJ in Chicago and Northwest Indiana for my upcoming review of Serafin BJJ!








Really awesome stuff here for anybody who uses the omoplata.

Apologies for the poor sound and footage quality.

 

[KentPeters]

Been loving it again lately so thank you

 

[Galen Spielman]

awesome stuff! another position I love because of its success against anyone; often even better success against the juiceheads than the smaller guys

 

[BJJ in Chicago]

There is just so much win in those videos. Especially the omoplata being a position and not a submission. That fundamental concept has really changed how I play it and caused my success rate for sweep and submission to go up tremendously.

 

[killer]

I've trained with Jeff and he is an awesome teacher. I love his half guard stuff.

 

[BJJ in Chicago]

ttt

Just wanted to make sure more people get to see this. Great stuff in there. Especially for you blue and purple belts.

 

[Lug's Spear]

I've hit that colar choke he shows from the omoplata-crucifix position when my opponent is able to posture. Definitely my favorite submission to hit from guard. This just inspired me to study up some various omoplata techniques, thanks dragonfire.

Edit: anyone here have nino's DVD and if so is it worth the price?

 

[BJJ in Chicago]

if you're talking about the killer butterfly dvd, you might want to be careful. read this short thread and the reviews on budo. seem to be a lot of people skeptical of the dvds (not nino).

Budovideos.com - Killer Butterfly & Human Crucifix 3 DVD Set by Nino Schembri

http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f12/nino-schembris-new-dvds-804909/

 

[Space Cowboy]

This is great timing. I've been playing with the omoplata a lot lately. Does anyone have clips on finishes from there? What's the back take from there?

 

[BJJ in Chicago]

the last clip i posted has two awesome finishes. i knew the collar choke was there, but had no idea about attacking the far shoulder.

 

[Lug's Spear]

the last clip i posted has two awesome finishes. i knew the collar choke was there, but had no idea about attacking the far shoulder.

I was talking about this one, it seems interesting.

Budovideos.com - Omoplata & Side Control DVD with Nino Schembri