Americana from Side Control
Arm lock from side control — use the underhook to push the arm out, grab the wrist to the mat, figure-four the grip, and rotate the elbow toward the hip.
4 steps
· save to drill into each- 1When opponent frames on your neck, grab their shoulder and use your underhook to push their arm out2:05
- 2Grab their wrist, shove it to the mat, and use your underhook to grab your own wrist2:10
- 3Bring their elbow closer to their hip and rotate your grip2:14
- 4Put your elbow on the mat right next to their neck2:19
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