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Armbar Counter — Elbow Palm Strike & Side Switch

Execute when the opponent hides their arm under their bicep. Baiting with pulls and striking the elbow strips the grip, while pivoting to the opposite side creates a new submission angle.

youtube·3:034:06·Stephan Kesting

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  1. 1Pull repeatedly to bait the opponent, then palm strike their elbow to strip the grip.3:03
  2. 2Control the far elbow, plant your hand, uncross your legs, and pivot your hips over to the other side.3:46
  3. 3Hook the arm and finish the armbar from the new angle.4:06
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10 Ways to Finish the Armbar
10 Ways to Finish the Armbar
Stephan Kesting
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