Most Likely Moves

Many people will ask a jiu-jitsu instructor what the most common moves are in a fight. The full answer has many layers.

- One possible avenue of answer might involve the most commonly used techniques between two people who both know and practice jiu-jitsu.

- Another answer might be based around the most common moves used in MMA or similar.

- A third possible answer might center around the most likely moves used by a jiu-jitsu practitioner if attacked.

And while there will be some (natural) variation in the three collections, some techniques will be broadly applicable.


Most Likely Moves for Self Defense
Yep, name says it all. Here are the moves you need to learn for self defense, in order of importance:

1. Rear naked choke. 
This is the most likely to be used, and the most simplistic and effective.

2. Straight arm lock from the guard.
Once you learn how to use the guard to neutralize the attacks of a larger opponent who happens to be on top, you must realize that the mistakes they will make leading to a straight arm lock are plenty. Learn this move and practice it second only to the RNC.

3. Triangle choke from the guard
This movement is a piggy-back from #2 (Straight arm lock from guard). These two attacks go hand-in-hand. Like salt & pepper.

4. Guillotine choke from standing. 
Easy to use, and realistic in many self defense situations. If an opponent lowers his head while in close quarters (usually to tackle you), you can use this choke and have a devastating finish. Be sure to practice the movement such that you not only learn to get the tap while standing, but also follow up to the ground, as well.

5. Americana arm lock from mount
This movement is far less common than any of the other four. However, it is critical because not only will a novice opponent leave himself open to it, but also the use of the Americana arm lock can set up many other possibilities.

6. Kimura arm lock from guard.
By far the least common of the bunch. However, it is like its cousin, the Americana, in that, learning it will open up all new combinations and possibilities.


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