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One of my students demonstrated a technique last weekend which he referred to as "omoplata". He said he learned in in another judo club whilst training in Canada. Does anyone have any experience with this technique? Especially, does it have a corresponding judo name, which MAs use it, and is it safe?

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Quick Google search gives me the Japanese name for it

sankaku-garami/ude-garami

http://www.mma-training.com/omoplata/

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It's a staple position in BJJ. There is a sub from here, but more importantly it's a great set up for multiple attacks depending on the energy that your partner gives you.

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Great fundamental move in BJJ. It's a rollng shoulder lock.

Has multiple uses on top of being a submission in and of itself:

All submissions are safe as long as the opponent remembers to tap.

"It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenius."

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It's a fundamental BJJ move that flows with the arm bar and triangle choke from guard. It's a great move. It's harder to pull of than the arm bar and triangle but a necessary part of that triple threat from guard. It is as save as any grappling move. Just make sure they do the finish slowly and give their partner plenty of opportunity to tap as a lot of body weight is behind the lock.

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When is the omoplata taught? Is it a beginner technique or more advanced? If advanced, at what level is it taught?

It's a staple move that is taught early in training. Usually in the first few weeks, as they are taught cross choke, armbar, and triangle choke.

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