Arm Triangle Choke from Closed Guard
Defends a forearm choke by elevating hips to create a buffer, then wrapping the arm across the neck to secure an arm triangle. Uses hip escapes to generate the angle and power needed to finish the submission.
6 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Lock your guard and elevate your hips off the ground.1:00
- 2Pop the opponent's elbow across your body using your right hand.1:30
- 3Shoot your right arm across the neck and wrap up the neck.1:50
- 4Hip escape to the left and glue your head to his head.2:05
- 5Switch to Matador grip: right hand grabs bicep, left hand folds between head and opponent.2:20
- 6Squeeze the choke using the power from your hip escape.2:30
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