{"id":20187,"date":"2023-09-03T20:38:46","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T01:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rollingaroundbjj.com\/?p=20187"},"modified":"2023-09-03T20:38:48","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T01:38:48","slug":"twister-bjj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rollingaroundbjj.com\/twister-bjj\/","title":{"rendered":"Twister BJJ Submission Technique (Is It Legal?)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
One of the nastiest, flashiest submissions out there is the Twister. Popularized by Eddie Bravo, the submission is a cornerstone of the 10th<\/sup> Planet style of jiu-jitsu and is something you will rarely see in actual competitions because it\u2019s usually banned. But this doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t know how to do it because it\u2019s a hell of a submission and can double up as torture. But what exactly is the Twister?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Twister is a spinal lock from the back position, which puts immense pressure on the cervical spine and other body parts, causing severe pain. The technique is a modification of a wrestling move used for pining and is illegal in many jiu-jitsu rulesets but is permitted in MMA and pro-level submissions grappling. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Unconventional techniques have their time and place in grappling, and the Twister sure has been proven effective, so learn all the details about it and how to perform this most vicious of submissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Is A Twister In BJJ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n