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Armbar from knee on belly

An arm lock that punishes a common knee-on-belly escape: the bottom player straight-arms your knee, and you take that arm and walk around their head.

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Key steps

  1. Hold knee on belly and wait for them to push on your knee or hip.
  2. Catch that arm and clamp it to your chest.
  3. Step around their head with your posted leg and sit down close to their shoulder.
  4. Pinch your knees, keep their thumb up, and lift your hips to finish.

Key details

  • Keep the arm hugged throughout; it's what holds them in place while you move.
  • Sit tight to their shoulder so they can't turn in to you.