Straight Armbar from Guard
Used when the opponent is in your closed guard and you need a high-percentage finish. The core mechanism is elevating the hips to break posture and using leg locks to isolate the arm, rather than relying on arm strength.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Elevate your hips to break the opponent's posture.0:15
- 2Grab one sleeve and place your foot on the hip of that same side.0:31
- 3Dive your arm underneath the opponent's hamstring.0:35
- 4Lock down behind the armpit with your diving arm and behind the head with the other leg.0:45
- 5Roll out to the elbow, then lift and extend your hips.0:50
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