Americana from Side Control
Used from side control to isolate the arm and hyperextend the shoulder. The mechanism relies on controlling the wrist and elbow while turning the opponent's body to maximize leverage.
3 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Establish side control, preferably a high-pressure variation.0:04
- 2Smack and grab the opponent's wrist.0:09
- 3Turn the opponent's body while maintaining the grip.0:21
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