Ep. 87 - David Carr's Elbow Shuck Breakdown

No Gi - All, No Gi - Jiu Jitsu, No Gi - Upper Body Takedowns

David Carr executes an explosive elbow shuck against Peyton Robb in this years NCAA Tournament. Michael explains how this technique is very similar to a slide-by, why it is hard to detect, and what adjustments you need to successfully create the proper angle and pull this off. Finally, Michael demonstrates how he transitions out of the merkle position where you can start to sink in your hooks, establish back control, and search for the submission.