## Two-on-One Variation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ### Description The Two-on-One grip, also known as an arm drag variation, is a fundamental control strategy used to off-balance the opponent and create opportunities for sweeps, back takes, or submissions. It is commonly executed from both standing and various grounded guard positions. ### Japanese Name N/A ### Position - **Closed Guard** - **Open Guard** - **Standing** ### Top/Bottom - **Bottom in Closed/Open Guard** - **Standing (unspecified)** ### Instructions Here’s how to perform the Two-on-One Variation: #### From Closed Guard 1. **Establish Connection**: - Start in a closed guard position with your opponent in your guard. Control one of your opponent's sleeves with a cross grip using your opposite hand. 2. **Create the Two-on-One**: - Release your other hand's grip from the opponent's sleeves or collar. Slide it underneath their arm and secure control of their tricep or upper arm with your hand. 3. **Break the Posture**: - Use your legs to pull the opponent forward and slightly to the side, breaking their posture and bringing their arm across your center line. 4. **Adjust the Guard**: - Open your guard and place your foot on their hip on the same side as their trapped arm. - Shift your hips out slightly to create an angle. Maintain the Two-on-One grip with both hands, focusing on pulling their arm across your body. 5. **Attack Options**: - **Back Take**: Use your free leg to hook their far thigh, then rotate your hips beneath them. Pull your opponent over you, completing the sweep and transitioning to back control. - **Arm Drag to Sweep**: Maintain the angle and use your foot on the hip to push yourself away while pulling them with the Two-on-One, off-balancing them and sweeping them over. - **Control**: Continue holding the Two-on-One, controlling your opponent’s movement and setting up for sweeps, submissions, or a transition to an advantageous position. #### From Standing 1. **Establish Connection**: - Start by gripping your opponent's wrist with one hand. Your goal is to control their arm and limit their mobility. 2. **Create the Two-on-One Grip**: - With your free hand, reach under their arm, clasping their tricep or upper arm. Secure the Two-on-One grip, pulling their arm towards your midline. 3. **Off-Balance the Opponent**: - Use your body weight to pull them forward, breaking their balance. Simultaneously, step your outside leg to the side and angle your body slightly offline. 4. **Execute a Follow-Up Action**: - **Take the Back**: Move your body around and towards their back while maintaining the arm grip, gaining control over their hips with your hips. - **Transition to Takedown**: Combine the Two-on-One grip by dropping your body and initiating a leg or ankle pick, causing them to fall forward. The Two-on-One variation provides ample opportunities for adapting to your opponent's reaction and can be seamlessly integrated into your overall grappling strategy, making it a versatile tool in various positions.