If they stay flat, he finishes the lock. If they stand, he sweeps them. If they roll, he takes the back. 🏆 The Legacy
Ryan Hall entered the grappling world as a "skinny kid" who refused to rely on athleticism. While others focused on brute force, Hall obsessed over geometry. He saw the Omoplata—a shoulder lock using the legs—not as a finishing move, but as a for an entire system of movement. 🛠️ Deconstructing the Move Ryan Hall - The Omoplata
It starts from a failed triangle or a simple guard pull. If they stay flat, he finishes the lock
In his early days, the Omoplata was often dismissed by elites as "easy to escape." Hall changed that narrative by focusing on three key elements: If they stay flat