Okay, so today I wanted to mess around with this “fujiwara submission move” thing I saw online. I’m not a grappler or anything, but it looked kinda cool and I figured, why not give it a shot?
Getting Started
First, I needed to understand, like, what the heck this move even was. So, I watched a few videos. Basically, it’s an armbar you do from a standing position. The key seemed to be getting a good grip on the opponent’s wrist and using your body weight to pull them down.
My First (and Second, and Third…) Attempts
- Step 1: The Grip. I tried grabbing my own wrist to get a feel for it. Seemed simple enough. The videos made it look so easy.
- Step 2: The Pull. This is where things got… interesting. I tried to pull my arm down while imagining someone was holding it. Felt pretty awkward. I definitely wasn’t getting any kind of “submission” feeling.
- Step 3: Adding Some “Weight.” I tried leaning into it more, like I was trying to pull a really heavy door shut. Still nothing. Just felt like I was going to pull a muscle in my shoulder.
The “Aha!” Moment (Sort Of)
After a bunch of clumsy attempts, I realized I was missing a key part: the opponent’s reaction. It’s not just about pulling the arm down; it’s about how they try to resist. I couldn’t really replicate that on my own.
Finding a Victim (I Mean, Partner)
So, I roped my friend into helping me. He was a little hesitant, probably because I looked like a confused bear trying to wrestle a tree branch earlier. But, I convinced him, promising I wouldn’t actually break his arm (hopefully).
Putting It All Together (Almost)
- The Grip, Revisited: This time, with an actual arm, it felt different. I could actually get a solid grip, like in the videos.
- The Pull, with Resistance: As I started to pull, my friend naturally resisted, pulling his arm back. This was the feeling I was missing!
- The Body Weight: I leaned in, using my weight to amplify the pull. My friend immediately said “whoa, whoa, whoa!” – success (sort of)!
- Not a Full Sub: I have got to be honest, it still felt a bit awkward, and there is no way I could have pulled a “submission” like that.
Final Thoughts
Did I master the fujiwara submission move? Absolutely not. Did I get a better understanding of it? Yeah, I think so. It’s definitely not as easy as it looks in the videos. It’s all about leverage, timing, and your opponent’s reaction. I’ll probably need a lot more practice (and a more willing partner) before I can even think about using this in any kind of real scenario. But, hey, it was a fun experiment! Maybe I’ll stick to watching grappling instead of trying it myself, though.
