Armbar from Closed Guard — Leg-Hook Entry
An armbar entry that prevents stacking by hooking the opponent's leg and swinging your own leg over their head. It solves the problem of the opponent posting their knee to defend by removing their base and controlling their limb.
8 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Keep your head pressed against the opponent's chest.0:00
- 2Ensure the opponent's elbow is inside your hip line.0:06
- 3Hook the opponent's leg with your hand, similar to a flower sweep setup.0:19
- 4Pull the hooked leg all the way to your shoulder.0:28
- 5Swing your leg over the opponent's head.0:33
- 6Pinch your knees together and trap the arm with your body.0:45
- 7Secure double sleeve control and press the leg down.0:56
- 8Step over and press your heels down and up to finish.1:08
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