Omoplata / Shoulder Lock with Leg
Ashi-garami / Omoplata
Shoulder submission in BJJ executed by wrapping a leg around the opponent's arm and sitting up alongside them.
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[oh-moh-plah-tah]/
Alternative NamesLeg-wrapped shoulder lock, Omoplata submission
Definition
Omoplata ('scapula') is a signature BJJ submission and sweep entry. By weaving a leg under the opponent's armpit and over the shoulder, the attacker sits forward to apply shoulder rotational leverage equivalent to a Kimura using leg power.
Related Terms
GuardGuard
Core BJJ bottom ground position where a practitioner controls the opponent using their legs.
Sweep / ReversalSweepTechnique executed from the bottom Guard to reverse position and land on top.
Submission / TapoutSubmissionMatch-ending choke or joint lock forcing the opponent to signal defeat by tapping.
Kimura / Double Wristlock逆腕 twisted / KimuraDevastating double-wristlock shoulder submission utilizing a figure-four arm grip.