How to Do an Armbar From the Guard Position in Basic Jujitsu

The armbar is a useful jujitsu joint lock that can be executed from a number of positions. From the guard position, the armbar is devastating and lightning fast, even if your opponent tries to escape it by standing up.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Trap your opponent's arm when he extends it downward from your guard. Grab his right wrist with your right hand (or if it's his left arm exposed do the opposite). Grab his tricep with your left hand to keep his arm locked in place.

2. Unlock your guard and plant your feet on the ground. Place your foot that's on the same side as his trapped arm onto your opponent's hip. Push out so your body pivots on the ground away from the hip you pushed off of.

3. Remove your foot from his hip and flip it over your opponent's head so that your leg rests on the bend of his neck. His face should be away from you while his arm is trapped between your legs. Maintain your grip on his wrist and the back of his tricep as you raise your hips slightly (in practice scenarios) or quickly (in actual fights) to apply the armbar from the jiu jitsu guard.

Tips & Warnings

• Before you throw your leg over make sure you pivot on your hip well enough that your opponent doesn't have the opportunity to lean over and do a reversal.
• Once you've executed the armbar from the guard make sure your opponent's thumb is facing the sky in order to execute the armbar correctly.

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