Cross Body Crush : Compression Submission

Compression is a key element in Jiu-Jitsu to control and submit an opponent. The Cross Body Crush focuses on using body alignment and pressure to dominate the opponent.

1. Align your rib with your partner's ribs and connect your sternum to theirs, keeping your chin up to prevent being rolled over.
2. Flatten your partner out to prevent their hip escape and maintain a dominant position.
3. Stay on your toes rather than the tops of your feet to maintain mobility and apply constant pressure.
4. Keep a wide stance with your hips lower than your shoulders and your chin at your partner's forearm to control their movements.
5. Pull your partner's shoulder up slightly to slide your hand underneath as a wedge.
6. Open your elbow and take a small step with your knee to reinforce the elbow, making your cross-body position stronger.
7. Apply pressure to your partner's shoulder, forcing their face to turn away and making it difficult for them to push you off.
8. If your partner attempts to deflect you, ride back with them on your toes and reposition your hand lower, as if grabbing their lung, to maintain pressure.
9. Continue to apply pressure until your partner taps out, testing their limits and making them uncomfortable.
10. Use this move to set up further attacks, keeping constant pressure on your opponent.
11. Ensure your chest is driving into your hand to maximize pressure and control.
12. Lift your partner's shoulder, slide the wedge underneath, and use your two fingers to go to their armpit, allowing you to step with your knee towards their head and open your elbow out.
13. Maintain the pressure and position to negate their hip escape and potential guard recovery.

This technique emphasizes the importance of compression and pressure to control an opponent and set up submissions.