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DefenseFundamentalGiNo-Gi

Armbar defense

Also called Stack defense

Beat the armbar before it gets tight: keep your elbows in, link your hands, and fold them up onto their shoulders.

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Key steps

  1. Keep your elbows tight and inside, away from their hips.
  2. Grip your hands together or grab your own lapel to stop the arm from straightening.
  3. Stack them when you're on top by folding their hips back over their shoulders.
  4. Tap early once the arm is straight; don't try to muscle out.

Key details

  • Defend before their legs lock in; it gets much harder after.
  • Stack with your posture tall so your weight lands on their shoulders.