It's never enough to simply pin an opponent: In jiu jitsu pins are a means to an end – and that end is submission. In most grappling arts pins are an end – you can finish a match with them. For us, it's a great way to control an opponent's movement but you have to go further and isolate an opponent's limb so that submission becomes possible. The single best way to do this for upper body submission is to get his elbows out and away from his torso. Don't be satisfied with the pin. Always go the extra distance and work his elbows out and away from his torso so that the process of isolating a limb can begin – once you can isolate and restrain a limb – you can attack it with confidence!
