Armbar from Mount
A high-percentage mount submission that uses heavy thigh pressure to immobilize the opponent while isolating one arm for the finish. It solves the problem of opponent hip movement by anchoring weight directly over the limb being attacked.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Isolate the target arm and place fingers perpendicular to the opponent's body.0:15
- 2Slide your knee up the same side as the target arm and flip your hook to trap the opponent's other arm.0:27
- 3Keep all weight on the thigh of the attacking leg and keep the chin tucked.0:40
- 4Pass your leg over the opponent's body and sit back, strapping both arms in your guard.1:28
- 5Grab the target wrist with the crook of your arm, not your hand, and keep the thumb up at a 45-degree angle.2:10
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