BJJ prides itself on being the submission-based martial art on the planet. Naturally, some are easier to do, while others require elaborate setups and control over multiple joints to work. But which are the hardest BJJ submissions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The gogoplata, omoplata, Pace choke, twister, and Darce choke are among the hardest BJJ submissions to finish. Each has something that makes it challenging to execute and finish successfully, making them rarely seen in competition.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Each BJJ player is different, and what’s easy for one can be impossible for another. Still, when a submission is so rare in competition that it becomes an event when successful, then we can agree it is a complicated technique. This shouldn’t keep you away from these advanced moves, though. If you have what it takes, they can become your secret weapon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like any martial art, there are basic and advanced techniques. Many BJJ submissions<\/a> are considered advanced because they depend on certain physical traits only some have, usually flexibility. Others require longer limbs to wrap around the opponent. Then others may require more strength to apply enough pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is why submissions like the rear naked choke and armbar are among the most commonly used because anyone can do them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some people become specialists in “hard” submissions. Still, these moves can be considered difficult to pull off based on a few factors. The most important one we have already covered is flexibility. You need very mobile hips, knees, and ankles to lock some of the submissions on the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The other main factor is how the submission is set up. Multistage moves requiring you to make big moves and control the opponent at the different stages are much more complex than, say, a guillotine, where the opponent can often put himself into. But he will surely not end up in an omoplata by accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The gogoplata is one of the least attempted and finished submissions in BJJ and MMA. It is a very advanced move rarely used, even in high-level competition. The good news about the gogoplata is that once it’s locked, it’s tough to get out of, making it very effective for those who can pull it off in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The gogoplata is a painful choke where you place your shin on the opponent\u2019s throat and pull his head with your hands, preferably aiding the pressure with the other leg. Unlike most chokes restricting the blood flow, the gogoplata targets the windpipe. This submission is usually done from full guard, but the rubber guard is a much better and more natural starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n MMA has a few notable uses of the gogoplata, like the famous Nick Diaz submissions over Takanori Gomi at Pride 33. But the true master of the gogoplata is Shinya Aoki.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>What Makes A Submission Hard to Finish?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>The Hardest BJJ Submissions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Gogoplata<\/h3>\n\n\n\n