Armbar from Closed Guard
A guard-based armbar that prioritizes controlling the opponent's head and driving their elbow inside the practitioner's hip line to prevent posture escapes and ensure a safe pivot.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Establish control of the opponent's head and drive their elbow toward your centerline.1:00
- 2Drive the opponent's elbow inside your hip line.2:00
- 3Lock the elbow in place using a top lock grip.3:00
- 4Lift your lower back off the floor and throw your legs up.4:00
- 5Pivot your hips to create a 90-degree angle relative to the opponent.4:20
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