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Never get Americana’d again!! If you lowkey suck at BJJ follow along for everything you need to know to get a blue belt in 90 Days! #bjj #whitebelt #bluebelt #bjjtechnique #americana

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Overview

This short instructional video demonstrates defensive mechanics against the Americana submission from two primary positions: closed guard and side control. The instructor outlines specific frame adjustments, bridging techniques, and weight management strategies to prevent the armbar, including counters for when the opponent hooks the leg or establishes a mounted crucifix position.

What's covered

  1. 0:00Guard Americana Defense
  2. 0:35Side Control Escapes
  3. 1:04Crucifix Counterplay

Techniques in this video

  1. 01
    Americana Defense from Closed Guard
    0:130:35·Guard·Defense
  2. 02
    Americana Defense from Side Control
    0:381:04·Side Control·Defense
  3. 03
    Crucifix Americana Counter
    1:041:21·Side Control·Defense
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