Ricardo Almeida talks about the origins of the team Renzo Gracie Arm In Guilotine Submission

The Arm in Guilotine Submission is a variation of the classic Guilotine choke. The origins of this technique, which professor Ricardo explains, stems from Renzo Gracies style of sit up guard. Ricardo explains how effective Renzo was at using the butterfly guard sweep, as shown in his match vs Ricardo De La Riva HERE https://youtu.be/rTY62CXsAHo This is a clip from Episode #14 of the Riccardo Baleia Podcast with Professor Ricardo Almeida Available HERE: https://youtu.be/M_YFQprCEJo The technique has become a staple finishing move of Team Renzo Gracie as well as members of the Danaher Death Squad such as Garry Tonon, Tom DeBlass & Gordon Ryan. Professor Ricardo used this technique in many of his matches in MMA and Grappling. Most notably in Pancrase against Nate Marquardt and also in the UFC. Ricardo Almeida, also known as Cachorrão was one of the top mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters throughout the 2000’s era, in the welterweight and middleweight divisions, competing in promotions such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This UFC veteran is also an accomplished black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) under the legendary Renzo Gracie, having medaled in some of the most important grappling tournaments in the world such as the ADCC (Abu Dabhi Combat Club), Brazilian Nationals and the Pan American. Almeida retired from MMA early in 2011 to dedicate more time to his family. Ricardo is the instructor of Tom Deblass and a part of Team Renzo Gracie with notable competitors such as Garry Tonon, Gordon Ryan, John Danaher & more. FOLLOW ME: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiccardoAmmendoliaBJJ/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riccardoammendoliabjj/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RiccardoAmmendoliaBJJ Twitter: https://twitter.com/riccardobaleia #RicardoAlmeida #RenzoGracie #JohnDanaher #Guilotine #Submission #Grappling #UFC #MMA