Ryan Hall - The Omoplata [ Ultimate ]

He stopped trying to just "sit up." Instead, he focused on breaking the opponent's posture first.

Ryan Hall’s journey with the Omoplata isn’t just about a submission; it’s a masterclass in turning a "weak" move into a tactical nightmare. 🥋 The Architect of Modern Jiu-Jitsu Ryan Hall - The Omoplata

In his early days, the Omoplata was often dismissed by elites as "easy to escape." Hall changed that narrative by focusing on three key elements: He stopped trying to just "sit up

Ryan Hall entered the grappling world as a "skinny kid" who refused to rely on athleticism. While others focused on brute force, Hall obsessed over geometry. He saw the Omoplata—a shoulder lock using the legs—not as a finishing move, but as a for an entire system of movement. 🛠️ Deconstructing the Move While others focused on brute force, Hall obsessed

He paired the Omoplata with the triangle choke. If you defended one, you fell into the other.

He glues his hip to the opponent's shoulder, making them carry his entire body weight.

He mastered the "granby roll" to follow opponents who tried to somersault out of the lock. 🌊 The Flow State