Scissor Sweep to Armbar
Pinch your knees to close the guard gap and cover the shoulder to prevent the opponent from posting, setting up an armbar.
3 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Pinch the inside of your knees together to close the space in your guard.0:30
- 2Cover the opponent's shoulder with your arm to block their posture.0:31
- 3Pummel your arm over the opponent's head to lock in the armbar.0:38
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