Words: Mike Velez · Photos: Jason Boulanger
Juliano Prado teaches this sequence as a flow rather than a list of unrelated submissions. Break posture, establish high guard, and let the defender's reaction determine whether you move toward an Americana, wristlock, armbar, or omoplata.
The feature introduced Prado as a third-degree black belt under Moises Muradi, an MMA competitor, and a coach with wrestling experience. Those are the credentials given at the time of the interview, not an updated biography.
Break posture first
Begin in closed guard. If the opponent sits upright with hands on your torso, control behind the elbows and combine the arm pull with your legs to bring the body closer. Another option is to open the guard, sit up, and clinch around the back before returning to a close connection.
Prado demonstrates several ways to break posture and establish the clinch.
Do not pull on the head or force the spine to make the position. Coordinate the grips, legs, and hip movement so the opponent's posture is controlled without an abrupt impact.