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Straight Armbar from Closed Guard

Transition from the cross collar choke to a straight armbar by stretching the arm and placing the knee on the elbow.

instagram·0:310:39·Malachy Friedman | Small Detail BJJ/MMA Master

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  1. 1Get a better angle0:31
  2. 2Stretch the opponent's arm0:33
  3. 3Put your knee on top of your elbow0:35
  4. 4Hit the straight armbar0:37
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