### Electric Chair Submission Technique - **Position**: Half Guard - **Japanese Name**: N/A ### Overview: The Electric Chair is a versatile Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique used primarily from the **half guard position**. Originating from the 10th Planet system, it combines an effective sweep with a submission that targets the opponent's split flexibility, forcing them to tap from the discomfort. ### Step-by-Step Instructions: #### Set Up from Half Guard: 1. **Establish Half Guard**: - Begin with your opponent on top in your half guard. - Secure their **far leg** between your legs, locking your feet together to control their movement. 2. **Underhook and Control the Leg**: - Use your **near side underhook** to dive under their far leg (sometimes referred to as a "lockdown" or "whip up"). - Your underhook arm (forearm) should go under their leg, cupping their thigh. 3. **Lockdown Position**: - Use your legs to wrap around your opponent's trapped leg in this "lockdown" - Lock your opponent's foot with your feet, securing it tightly to prevent them from pulling it free. 4. **Adjust the Upper Body**: - Push your hips away while pulling their trapped leg towards you with your hands and arms. - Shift your upper body under your opponent, scooting deeper and more centered under them. #### Execution of the Electric Chair: 5. **Begin the Sweep**: - Using your grip on their leg, leverage your **shoulder and hips upward** to tilt them over to one side. - If executed correctly, their far leg should float above your torso. 6. **Off-balancing**: - Use your **free arm** to reach for their ni-opposing knee, pushing or pulling it to further destable them. 7. **Submit with the Electric Chair**: - With their leg elevated, **extend your hips and bridge**. - Use your **hips and bodyweight** against their elevated inner thigh. - Apply pressure carefully, as this targets the groin and inner leg muscles. 8. **Check for Tap or Transition**: - If your opponent doesn't tap from the discomfort, they will be unable to counter the top position when you sweep methodically. - Hold and adjust the pressure until they tap, or transition to other opportunities (e.g., side control). ### Key Points and Tips: - **Control the Leg**: Ensure a firm lockdown on your opponent's leg to prevent them from escaping. - **Hip Movement**: Use controlled hip and shoulder movements to off-balance your opponent. - **Safety First**: Apply pressure gradually to avoid injury to your opponent. - **Transition if Needed**: Use the sweep if the submission is not successful. This submission and sweep combo can catch opponents off guard due to its less traditional nature. Practice it with care, focusing on control and fluid movements.