10 Ways to Finish the Armbar

Overview

This video demonstrates multiple counter-attacks to finish an armbar when an opponent defends from mount. The instructor walks through grip-breaking mechanics, including pulling the far arm, sliding the elbow down the forearm, applying bicep foot pressure, and using hamstring head-dribbles. Additional techniques cover palm-striking the elbow to strip defenses, pivoting to the opposite side, and adapting to the opponent’s sit-up attempt with a swinging armbar. The focus is on leverage, timing, and adapting to common mount escapes.

What's covered

1. 0:00Initial Grip Breaks & Leverage
2. 2:00Foot Pressure & Baiting Counters
3. 4:00Side Switch & Swinging Finish

Techniques in this video

1. 01
   Armbar Counter — Bicep Foot Pressure & Head Dribble

   2:12 – 2:39·Mount·Submission
2. 02
   Armbar Counter — Elbow Palm Strike & Side Switch

   3:03 – 4:06·Mount·Submission
3. 03
   Armbar Counter — Leg Underhook & Elbow Slide

   1:11 – 1:59·Mount·Submission

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