🥋 Techniques

What is Monoplata in BJJ?

Quick Definition

A shoulder lock using one leg to apply pressure on the opponent's arm.

Full Explanation

The monoplata is a shoulder lock that uses a single leg to pin and rotate the opponent's arm, attacking the shoulder joint. Unlike the omoplata which uses a full leg-over configuration, the monoplata uses a simpler leg placement. It can be applied from mount, side control, or guard positions. The monoplata is less common than the omoplata but can be effective as a surprise attack when the standard omoplata setup is not available.

Examples in Context

"The monoplata uses one leg to attack the shoulder"

"He finished the monoplata from mount"

Related Terms

Omoplata

A shoulder lock using your legs to rotate the opponent's shoulder.

Baratoplata

A shoulder lock similar to the omoplata but using the arm instead of the leg.

Submission

A technique that forces your opponent to tap out due to a choke or joint lock.

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