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Armbar from guard

Also called Juji gatame from guard

A straight arm lock from closed guard. Your hips go under their elbow while your legs control their body and head.

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Key steps

  1. Control one of their arms and hold it tight to your chest.
  2. Plant the foot on that arm's side against their hip.
  3. Push off the foot to turn your body perpendicular to theirs.
  4. Bring your other leg across the back of their head and squeeze your knees shut.
  5. Keep their thumb pointing up and lift your hips to finish.

Key details

  • Pinch your knees; a loose leg lets them pull the elbow out.
  • Get perpendicular before you extend; staying square gives them room to stack you.
  • Keep their thumb up so the pressure goes against the elbow.