JDL from cross body

Executing the JDL Lock from the Cross Body Position:

1. Start in front of your opponent's open guard as they attempt to secure a guillotine on you.
2. Place your hand towards their hips and make shoulder-to-shoulder contact.
3. Lift your hips and pass their guard to the side, driving them down with your shoulder to establish a strong position.
4. Ensure your shoulder is heavy on their neck to set up the JDL Lock effectively.
5. Reach your arm over, leading with your elbow, to increase pressure on your opponent's shoulder and neck.
6. Focus on reaching far with your elbow rather than just connecting your hands to maximize the tightness of the submission.
7. Observe the movement of your opponent's elbow to ensure the lock is applied tightly.
8. Pull your hands underneath your opponent to fully secure the submission.
9. Once in the cross body position, distribute your weight onto their neck, keep your chin against their body, and reach with your elbow for a strong grip.
10. With the correct grip and weight distribution, the submission should be easily secured.

Remember to recognize when a technique is no longer effective and to release it to avoid being counter-submitted.