Would this swim move setup work no-gi?

[Pan]

From the only man more Brazilian that Renato, Ricardo Cavalcanti, this is a way to set up the rear swim move from guard. I haven't tried it yet but does this seem like a plausible setup to more experienced grapplers? Also, would this work no-gi?

[FRANK BARCA]

Very interesting grip configurations.

[DanConway]

Very interesting grip configurations.

I think this guys on to something the way he deep hooks their arm with the head side arm and traps the leg with the other... ;]

[David Rosado]

I like the way he gets to the arm drag. I don't like diving for the deep hook. I'm not that good. I need slow measured control. I prefer to just complete the back take or sit up for the leg ride and explore my options from there. I couldn't see myself diving for a deep hook and swim move in one movement without losing it. I'd dig for the deep hook well before I try the swim move.

But I really like the way he forces the "armdrag"

[Greg W]

I like the tricky way on ending in the arm drag position from the opposite underhook. I go for that opposite under all the time and I guess people have tucked in thier arm to give me the back, but more of a by chance encounter than a plan. might have to think about this more. But If I'm diving for something from there, I think I'm gonna shoot for the truck!

[David Rosado]

I like the tricky way on ending in the arm drag position from the opposite underhook. I go for that opposite under all the time and I guess people have tucked in thier arm to give me the back, but more of a by chance encounter than a plan. might have to think about this more. But If I'm diving for something from there, I think I'm gonna shoot for the truck!

My thoughts exactly. For me, truck > everything. Lots of guys have good RNC defense and armbar defense. Lotta guys are like a fish out of water when I get the truck though. Cant' wait to try that entry now that I'll be training in the gi.

[einstein]

Just take the back. Pretty cool

[Kyle Spalla]

Nice. It would take a few tweaks but unless he has really solid defense from his back I would take the back like Einstein said. The transition is sneaky though I like it, expecially the way he traps the left arm.