Growing up in the 90’s, Street Fighter 2 frequently occupied my SNES console. Because he had the coolest theme song, a red gi, and fought in front of yachts, Ken was my character of choice. My go to move was to throw a Hadouken to get my opponent on the defensive. Because they were blocking, it gave me time to close the distance.
With the distance closed, I was now in range to grab, and launch them in the air with a rolling throw. The throw took a nice chunk off the opponent’s life meter. I’d throw another Hadouken as my opponent was bouncing off the ground so they’d get hit on their way up.

Mike Demers’ BJJ clip below immediately took me back to my childhood.

We see great use of the gi as Demers uses his grip to create grappling pulleys. Mike essentially has control of both of his opponent’s arms at the shoulder and forearm. With double grips secured; Mike drops to the mat and creates momentum. As he drops, Demers uses his foot to push through his opponent’s belt line. This creates imbalance in his opponent’s foundation.

With the opponent off balance and momentum on his side, Demers launches his adversary through the air for a slam. Once his foe hits the mat, said opponent nearly gains an advantageous position. Mike kept one leg under his opponent’s solar plexus. Because Demers’ full body weight is on his opponent’s torso, it’s easier for Mike to maneuver his opponent.

Riding momentum, Demers flips his opponent onto his back and sets himself up for an armbar. Due to little resistance and bucking, the submission is calculated. Once Mike’s leverage is secured, the arm is straightened, and the tap follows.