03 November 2025

Ep. 362: Submission Series: The Omoplata, feat. "Silver Fox" Karel Pravec

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This week, we're joined again by "Silver Fox" Karel Pravec! In this episode, Karel explores one of Jiu-Jitsu's most underrated submissions: the omoplata. Karel explains why the omoplata is so effective as both a sweep and control position, how to chain between parallel and perpendicular omoplatas, and why it excels against bigger opponents.

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Resources discussed in this episode:

Omoplata Attacks
https://youtu.be/9cRPcxZXIKo

Omoplata Set Up & Finishing Details
https://youtu.be/1nTYmH6NmP0

Understanding The Split Guard
https://youtu.be/gWtdq9txY_g

Omoplata to MangleDome
https://youtu.be/lumzFvUtRMM

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