Arm Drag to Back Take
Use a high bicep grip arm drag to pull the opponent's arm across their centerline, then turn your chest down to wedge behind their tricep, preventing posture and enabling a back take.
6 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Establish a two-on-one grip on the opponent's wrist and elbow.2:12
- 2Lift your elbow high and push the opponent's arm underneath your armpit.2:22
- 3Reach over the opponent's lat and secure a grip behind their arm.2:43
- 4Pendulum your leg up and tuck your elbow tightly against your body.3:03
- 5Pull across the centerline while controlling the opponent's head height.4:37
- 6Secure back control and look for submissions like the guillotine or Ezekiel.5:02
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