OMOPLATA / TRIÂNGULO / OMOPLATA
a foto Moacir Boca Oliveira and Dustin Clean Denes
academia do Boca, Galloway x 27th
a data 15 de dezembro. 2022
Miami USA via Brasil
academia do Boca, Galloway x 27th
a data 15 de dezembro. 2022
Miami USA via Brasil
"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it." Henry Ford
a foto Dustin Denes. Antonio "Nino" Schembri ,Omoplata King (shoulder-lock)
evento PRIDE Fighting Championships
a data 16 de março. 2003
locale Yokohama Japan
evento PRIDE Fighting Championships
a data 16 de março. 2003
locale Yokohama Japan
Who do you look up to in Jiu-Jitsu ?
As a white belt in Jiu-Jitsu, I always looked up to Nino, with aspirations to emulate his creativity. Hands down, his hero Elvis Presley is forever the King of Rock n Roll, and Nino himself is the "KING OF THE OMOPLATA" A lot of people talk the shoulder-lock, but very few truly 'speak the language.' Any move takes lots of practice both in the room and under duress (competition). Omoplata takes More Practice. A solid foundation must be in place for the move to even 'take off the runway' to say. Most people don't get it!
And most of the people who think they got it, don't have a clue. Be smart. Choose wisely, who you will learn from. That goes for anything in life. DO YOUR HOMEWORK !!! Remember, opinions are like toilet paper, everybody has a roll. Choose quality opinions.
a foto Mauro. Clean. De La Riva. Antônio Rodrigo. Grosso. Gavião. Rogério. Bocão
academia Raul pompeia. Copacabana. Rio de janeiro
ano 1999
academia Raul pompeia. Copacabana. Rio de janeiro
ano 1999
Quite honestly, as a white and blue belt, I had absolutely zero respect for the Omoplata as a submission. My hard-nosed wrestling roots just didn't believe an Omoplata was a legitimate submission. Well, I received a lesson in RESPECT and change of thought when I began training (as a purple belt) with Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira. He made me a believer. He would submit me diligently via Omoplata, in commanding fashion with his heavy leg. A real technician with a higher education in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
As tough as I was, if I didn't tap my shoulder would've been broken. Rodrigo's Omoplata was for real! Let's analyze for a moment an important Choice that Rodrigo made when he started Jiu-Jitsu. He made the Choice to learn from Ricardo de la Riva. Choose wisely, with whom you will learn from. The action determined his results. And on, I made a Concioius choice to learn from Rodrigo and train with Ricardo de la Riva. Really, how I earned the nickname "KING OF THE TRIANGLE" was no accident. I made Intelligent Choices and DID THE WORK !!! Practice. More Practice. Discipline. Sacrifice. No shortcuts, the Champion's choice.
Action determines Results. And Results re-inforce a stronger belief system. A state of Certainty can be achieved.
As tough as I was, if I didn't tap my shoulder would've been broken. Rodrigo's Omoplata was for real! Let's analyze for a moment an important Choice that Rodrigo made when he started Jiu-Jitsu. He made the Choice to learn from Ricardo de la Riva. Choose wisely, with whom you will learn from. The action determined his results. And on, I made a Concioius choice to learn from Rodrigo and train with Ricardo de la Riva. Really, how I earned the nickname "KING OF THE TRIANGLE" was no accident. I made Intelligent Choices and DID THE WORK !!! Practice. More Practice. Discipline. Sacrifice. No shortcuts, the Champion's choice.
Action determines Results. And Results re-inforce a stronger belief system. A state of Certainty can be achieved.
a foto Hiram and Dustin Denes
locale Tallahassee Judo Club
ano 1999
locale Tallahassee Judo Club
ano 1999
The pic above has "Progressive" written all over it, beneath the surface. Much traveling took place in 1999, with college studies in Tallahassee, yet consistent and intense visits to Miami and Rio de janeiro for the best training. During college times, I'd meet with a Judo black belt by the name of Hiram, diligently on Sundays. We battled six ten-minute rounds starting on the feet until submission. It was an opportunity for him to improve his ground game, and an opportunity for me to improve my stand-up against a high-level Judo player. This guy Hiram was for real, spent much time training with the best in Korea. He thought he'd dominate me with the takedowns. Little did he know, I "RIGGED THE GAME." Me Matcat for life! I wrestled ten years before enrolling in Jiu-Jitsu.
Hiram always showed to battle, and when his Judo takedowns succeeded I made it a point to adjust and retaliate via Omoplata. On arrival to Omoplata I would immediately pursue the submission. He was very tough and would always give a hard time to submit. It gained me a better understanding of the navigation and grey area. I discovered much about the Omoplata submission because I pursued it. I took Action. Action determines Results. COMMITMENT Plan A // And Plan B Not necessary. Take that to life !
Practice. More Practice. Discipline. Sacrifice. Show early, leave late. Do more.
Hiram always showed to battle, and when his Judo takedowns succeeded I made it a point to adjust and retaliate via Omoplata. On arrival to Omoplata I would immediately pursue the submission. He was very tough and would always give a hard time to submit. It gained me a better understanding of the navigation and grey area. I discovered much about the Omoplata submission because I pursued it. I took Action. Action determines Results. COMMITMENT Plan A // And Plan B Not necessary. Take that to life !
Practice. More Practice. Discipline. Sacrifice. Show early, leave late. Do more.
"Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind." Bruce Lee
a foto Moacir "Boca" Oliveira and Dustin "Clean" Denes
academia Ricardo de la riva equipe 1
locale Copacabana
ano 2000
academia Ricardo de la riva equipe 1
locale Copacabana
ano 2000
Most technical schooling at DLR's academy. Training with "Boca" made a significant impact on my game as a whole, especially with Triangles and Omoplatas. Just about all the time I found myself on the bad end of the deal with Boca. I'd wait for him many days like a hungry lion at de la Riva's. He would show up and beat the hell out of me for many rounds. As crazy as it may sound, the training was Super-progressive. I was hungry to improve so kept coming back for more. I gained a solid foundation and education, also a feeling for pursuit and dominance of positions -Omoplata included. Nothing like experience.
Whatever it is you choose to do in life, Be Passionate ! Stay hungry.
Whatever it is you choose to do in life, Be Passionate ! Stay hungry.
a foto Dustin "Clean" Denes and Fernando "Margarida" Pontes
academia AABB
locale Lagoa RJ
ano 2001
academia AABB
locale Lagoa RJ
ano 2001
Fernando used all the tools, including his share of Triangles and Omoplatas. He was on a competitive hot streak when he arrived to Brazilian Top Team. I remember the first time training with him, I submit him with a Triangle choke. He was astonished! It really took me by surprise that he appreciated it (knowing the mistake he made would make him better). After that and into the future, I never saw the same success. He killed me for the better of our trainings, submission machine. I always fought valiantly and discovered niche positions. It was the prescription I was looking for, to get better. In Fernando's words "The more I tap, the better I get."
"Kites rise highest against the wind - not with it" Winston Churchill
TRIANGLE & OMOPLATA (brother and sister)
Tips For You: Empower your Triangles and Arm-locks first, strong basics. Even for the most avid practitioner, it'll take years of consistent hard work. DO THE WORK !!! That work will strengthen your foundation. With time and experience, you'll be "Rightfully" ready to immerse in Omoplata -The Epitome o Fascination. Remember, the Triangle and Omoplata go hand-and-hand.
Frankie Yale believed in putting business before ego. Stick to the business of strengthening your foundation. Not showing off!
Ultimate OMOPLATA Navigation and Pursuit link here
Tips For You: Empower your Triangles and Arm-locks first, strong basics. Even for the most avid practitioner, it'll take years of consistent hard work. DO THE WORK !!! That work will strengthen your foundation. With time and experience, you'll be "Rightfully" ready to immerse in Omoplata -The Epitome o Fascination. Remember, the Triangle and Omoplata go hand-and-hand.
Frankie Yale believed in putting business before ego. Stick to the business of strengthening your foundation. Not showing off!
Ultimate OMOPLATA Navigation and Pursuit link here
KING OF THE TRIANGLE // Back-To-Basics
Быть знаменитым некрасиво.
Не это подымает ввысь.
Не надо заводить архива,
Над рукописями трястись.
Цель творчества самоотдача,
А не шумиха, не успех.
Позорно ничего не знача,
Быть притчей на устах у всех.
— Борис Пастернак, Сестра моя — жизнь
Не это подымает ввысь.
Не надо заводить архива,
Над рукописями трястись.
Цель творчества самоотдача,
А не шумиха, не успех.
Позорно ничего не знача,
Быть притчей на устах у всех.
— Борис Пастернак, Сестра моя — жизнь
FINISH W/ A BANG !
VERT SKATEBOARDING
VERT SKATEBOARDING
a foto the homie Chris Guilfoose blastin via 540
Always FINISH STRONG send it!
Always FINISH STRONG send it!
AFTER-PARTY
ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL
ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL
Honored to be a DEEP Fighter
a foto with The DEEP Girlz
locale Differ Ariake Japan
a foto with The DEEP Girlz
locale Differ Ariake Japan