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Americana Escape — Frame & Thread

Create a frame by putting the thumb in the armpit and inflating the chest to pull the elbow up, then thread the arm out.

youtube·1:302:10·The BJJ Project

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  1. 1Put your thumb into the opponent's armpit.1:35
  2. 2Inflate your chest and pull the elbow up.1:40
  3. 3Thread the needle to pull the arm out.1:50
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Framing for effective Side Control Escapes
Framing for effective Side Control Escapes
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