Americana / Straight Armbar from Closed Guard
A versatile chain that uses grip breaking and hip movement to attack the shoulder or elbow when the opponent builds structure.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Grab his sleeve, shoot your wrist underneath or grab your own wrist, pop up, and break the grip out to the side.5:17
- 2Wrap his arm, hip out to the side, and cut the angle.5:33
- 3Open the collar, pass it over to your other hand, reach the cross, and finish the choke.5:40
- 4As you reach the top and bring your hips back, pop his grip off.6:21
- 5Wrap the arm, hip out, squeeze past the collar, and if he pushes your arm, take the sleeve and pull his elbow inside your hip.6:31
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