Jiu-Jitsu Armbar Variations
The armbar is a fantastic submission with various variations you should study and practice as much as possible.
Moreover, it is achievable from multiple positions, including closed guard, spider guard, mount, side control, etc.
In other words, you can get an armbar hold practically anywhere, which is why fighters enjoy this submission.
As a result, practicing some other variations will assist you in improving your overall jiu-jitsu performance. That is why you should look at the setups that follow. Have a good time!
Armbar from Closed Guard
The closed guard is one of the most essential and complex guards to learn and master.
It’s a good position that allows you to perform a variety of efficient sweeps and submissions, such as the armbar, triangle choke, kimura lock, and omoplata.
In addition, the armbar from the guard position is one of the most fundamental and well-known submissions. So, you’re probably wondering how to do an armbar from the closed guard.
The following steps will help set up the closed guard armbar without problems.
- Reach the closed guard; if you’re already there, that’s nice.
- Choose one opponent’s arm to attack, then grip the wrist lightly so your opponent cannot detect your attack intent.
- Use your legs to break your opponent’s posture. Meanwhile, isolate the arm and use your free hand to control the target arm.
- Open your closed guard, then use your legs to shift your hips at a 90-degree angle within your opponent.
- Move your legs to control the opponent’s head and the others underneath his arm.
- Make sure that the attacked arm’s elbow is on your hips. And squeeze your legs to close the distance.
- Finish the closed guard by driving your hip up and the opponent’s wrist down.
Need more help!
In the following video, Giancarlo Bodoni shows you the proper steps for completing the basic armbar from a closed guard.
Learn next about the mounted armbar!
