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SubmissionBack ControlIntermediate

Armbar from Back Control

Used when an opponent escapes the choke by turning to their weak side. The mechanism relies on controlling the wrist to isolate the arm, using hip pressure to flatten the opponent, and swinging the leg through to hyperextend the elbow.

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  1. 1Establish a seatbelt grip with hooks in while the opponent turns to their weak side.0:05
  2. 2Grab the opponent's wrist with your far hand and secure it with your near hand.0:28
  3. 3Step your foot onto the opponent's hip.0:36
  4. 4Push the opponent down while swinging your leg across their hip and in front of them.0:45
  5. 5Extend your hips and pull the arm to finish the armbar.0:56
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Armbar from back control. #jiujitsu #bjj #jiujitsulifestyle #jiujitsulife #graciebarra #bighornathletics
Armbar from back control. #jiujitsu #bjj #jiujitsulifestyle #jiujitsulife #graciebarra #bighornathletics
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