COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to re-introduce the Paper Cutter Choke to BJJ players of all levels, and to teach a simple 3-step funnel to complete the choke at a high percentage. This course emphasizes strategic thinking and problem solving to allow players to enter and exit the 3-step process seamlessly in live training.

 

PREREQUISITES: Passion for improvement and critical thinking, active training opportunities to practice the Paper Cutter Choke process.

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1. Introduction - 0:00

   1. Intro to Kyle Jackson and Paper Cutter

   2. Why Paper Cutter?

2. Naming the Choke - 1:58

   1. Paper Cutter vs. Bread Cutter

   2. Why We Use “Paper Cutter”

3. Advantages of the Choke -  2:54

   1. Less Popular Technique = Information Advantage

   2. Weight & Space

   3. Open Elbow Helps Armbar-Centric Players

   4. Risk of Ruin is Low

4. Format of Learning - Learn the Process - 6:21

   1. 1. Step 1: Anchor Hand

      2. Step 2: Choking Hand

      3. Step 3: Finishing Mechanics

5. Side Control Review - 8:00

   1. Checking Inside Hip

   2. Solve the Metronome Problem by Smearing

   3. Tighten the Crossface - Aim for Neck

6. Step 1: Anchor Hand -  13:26

   1. Introduce Alternate Grip

   2. Reactive Entrances

      1. Underhook Counter

      2. Ghost Escape / Wrestler’s Escape Counter

      3. Bridging Away Counter

   3. Proactive Entrances

      1. Smearing Pressure to Open Elbow

      2. North South

      3. Muro Grip

      4. Changing Footwork to Remove Most Escapes

7. Step 2: Choking Hand - 27:00

   1. Proper Placement of Choking Thumb

   2. Identifying Defensive Tools and Removing Them

      1. Maximise Weight - Stacking Shoulders

      2. Minimize Space - Head Tripod

      3. Counter Rotation - Crossface

8. Step 3: Finishing the Choke - 36:08

   1. Understanding the Rotation

   2. Power from Hip Roll

   3. Identifying Defensive Hand and Counter

9. Dealing with Two Hands Defending Choke - 46:12

   1. Dealing with Both Hands Defending

10. Advanced Problem Solving - 48:03

    1. Transition to Backtake

    2. Attack Paper Cutter Forever Using Muro Grip

11.  Extra Credit - Incorporating Paper Cutter Into Your Game

    1. Sharing General Ideas on Creatively Using Paper Cutter

12.  Thank Yous and Bibliography