Side Control Armbar — Wrist Lever Entry
Used when the opponent is tight and stalling in side control. Uses a wrist lever to break posture, then isolates the arm for an armbar by controlling the thumb with the head.
7 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Slide a flat hand under the opponent's throat and place four fingers on their shoulder.0:35
- 2Raise the wrist to pry the head off, then pass your leg over the top.1:00
- 3Expand your chest to break the opponent's grip.1:15
- 4Stabilize the opponent's near arm by keeping it in front of your face.1:40
- 5Control the elbow with your forearm/wrist and the wrist with your neck.2:00
- 6Push with your head in one direction and pull the elbow in the opposite direction.2:30
- 7Adjust your head angle to press the thumb inward, hyperextending the elbow.3:00
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