Quick Reveiw: Armbar From GuardFiled Under: Instruction
We’ve recently been working on some armbars in class and I wanted to build on that.
Here are three videos that I like showing the nitty gritty of the technique, one with the gi, the other two without. I think they cover most of the pointers we talked about in class:
- Head control -> controlling opponents posture.
- Grip the triceps -> attempt to get opponents arm into dangerous territory (the wrong “body-hemisphere”)
- Angle hips so you are attacking from the side (3 o’clock positioning)
- Keep knees tight (thighmaster squeeze) and ankles seperated.
- Pull arm towards their hip, bridge up elevating yours.
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Each video shows a different take on the armbar, but notice what they do that is the same. As a professor might say, compare and contrast them. Anyway, enjoy.
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Tags: armbar, BJJ, No Gi, submissions
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- 1 Feb 2010 3:12 PM
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February 1st, 2010 at 3:25 pm
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February 15th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
Wow
They make it look easy. I especially like the armbar and the D’arce choke. They are such simple movements but have a huge effect in fighting (if done correctly). Some look easier to comprehend though and i think i will try out some of these moves on my roomates!
February 18th, 2010 at 10:33 am
It seems to me the armbar is one of the most effective and devastating submissions available in MMA/Jujitsu and it’s one of the more difficult to pull off. In order to better prepare yourself it would be prudent to have a drill to practice the armbar. One that seems especially poignant is shown below
http://www.brazilianjiujitsutechniques.com/watch.php?ytv=GT88lDHEH_Q
The drill seems extremely effective as it emphasizes hip movement and leg placement without the added complication of the arms. There are several other drills available to the savy combatant including a solo armbar which can be seen here
http://www.brazilianjiujitsutechniques.com/watch.php?ytv=iSYxRQOBOdI
This emphasizes the footwork and movement involved with getting an armbar from the mount. Both drills combined will allow you to practice your armbar from both the mount and guard with minimum complication and assist greatly with your armbar game.
February 19th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Yes armbars are irksome. I was in one in class and really should have tapped out earlier. I am fairly new and felt like I really should have been able to get out just because it felt like so little of my body was being controlled by the instructor. He really only had one arm and a leg over my neck. Turns out that’s all you really need.