Armbar from Closed Guard
Used as a counter when the opponent defends the cross-collar choke by framing or blocking. The mechanism involves isolating the arm, controlling the wrist, and using hip extension to hyperextend the elbow.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Fake the cross-collar choke to draw the opponent's frame.1:16
- 2Switch your hips and turn your body to align with the opponent's arm.1:30
- 3Slam the back of your neck against the opponent's neck and grab their wrist.1:38
- 4Squeeze your knees together and bring their elbow to your inner thigh.1:46
- 5Extend your hips upward while keeping the choking arm elevated.1:54
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