Unorthodox Armbar Leads to Injury at MMA Event
Jan 20, 2023BJJEE
The armlock or armbar is a submission that aims to hyperextend the arm into compromising positions. There are two basic types of armlocks – the straight armlock and the bent armlock. The straight...
The Vice Grip: A Perfect Way To Break The Armbar Defense
Jan 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The armlock or armbar is a submission that aims to hyperextend the arm into compromising positions. There are two basic types of armlocks – the straight armlock and the bent armlock. The straight...
Here’s How To Set Up The “Shotgun Armbar”
Jan 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Going for the back , armbars, choke or sweeping is one of the best things you could do in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… And here’s another way to do it, this time with the Frame Lasso. You can connect...
The Nastiest Armbar You’ve Ever Seen: The “Canto Armbar”
Jan 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Armbars can be both basic and complex techniques in BJJ – just depends on how good you are and which variation(s) you want to execute. For example, the Canto Armbar is one of the nastiest...
Have You Tried This Sneaky Armbar From Spider Guard?
Jan 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian jiu jitsu has a variety of guards but one every beginner has heard of is open guard. Open guard is perhaps not the easiest to come into as a beginner as it doesn’t dictate certified...
Can’t Get The Rear Naked Choke? This Armbar Transitions Works Great
Dec 30, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The best moves in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are, arguably, the ones which aren’t (too) complicated – and that you can resort to more often than not. These high percentage techniques need to be learned...
Mica Galvao’s Armbar From Knee Slice Pass Setup
Dec 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that there’s a really cool Armbar setup you can go for when passing the opponent’s guard with a Knee Slice? Yup! It’s one of Mica Galvao‘s favorite submission...
Marcio “Macarrao” Stambowsky Shows A Fast Armbar From Closed Guard
Dec 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Cross Collar Choke is probably one of the first submissions you’ve learned on your BJJ journey – perhaps even the first one. However, as you and your training partners gain some experience,...
Try The Sneaky “Switching Arms” Armbar Setup The Next Time You Have A Chance
Dec 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The armlock or armbar is a submission that aims to hyperextend the arm into compromising positions. There are two basic types of armlocks – the straight armlock and the bent armlock. The straight...
The Flying Armbar: An “Easy” Way To Do It
Nov 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
You’ve probably seen the video in which a grappler, trying to do the Flying Armbar, falls down and seriously injures his neck… A horrific incident, one which everyone is extremely sad about and...
[Watch] Street Altercation In Brazil Ends With A Technical Guillotine Choke & Armbar
Nov 23, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The grim reality is that a lot of people living in Brazil are poor or are on the edge of poverty. Crime rates tend to be high in certain areas, and a big part of the population is left to fend for...
Surprise Your Opponents With This Sneaky Armbar From Side Guard
Nov 22, 2022BJJEE
A side guard is a position where your opponent has almost passed your guard, and the only thing between the two of you is your bottom knee. Although this is primarily a defensive position, there are...
Stuck In Deep Half? Go For The Superman Armbar
Nov 21, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Deep Half Guard! It’s a very powerful position that will control guard passers immediately. The general principle of using Deep Half Guard is that your one arm is in, that your hips are in as...
How to Do Helio Gracie’s Signature Scissor Choke from Armbar
Nov 01, 2022BJJEE
BJJ black belt Ty Gay, instructor at Redline BJJ shows an old school and effective scissor choke made famous by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu co-founder Grandmaster Helio Gracie. Tye starts off from an armbar...
Armbar – Should You Cross Your Feet? John Danaher Answers
Oct 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most common and most controversial questions of BJJ history is whether crossing your feet when doing an armbar is right or wrong. The answer is not black or white. This question is a bit...
Gordon Ryan Demonstrates How To Escape Top Side Shoulder Sankaku Armbar
Oct 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Yes, the Hitchhiker Escape is the name of your savior! The way to implementing it is by turning your thumb down and using explosiveness. What this means in practical terms is that, before your...
Tom Hardy Competes At Another BJJ Tournament – Wins Gold Via Armbar
Sep 20, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Taped_Fingers (Instagram) Tom Hardy isn’t playing games when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The famous actor is a 4-stripe BJJ blue belt and a frequent competitor… Who...
Opponent Stood Up In Your Guard? Surprise Them With This Armbar Setup
Sep 18, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you have your opponent in Closed Guard, then their best bet is to try and stand up as soon as possible – and go for the break along the way. But even as they do this, you can still go for an...
KSW 74: Fighter Dislocates Opponent’s Elbow with Scarf Hold Armbar – Has To Point It Out To The Referee
Sep 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Having good referees is a must for every martial art competition. For, the referee is the one with the authority to stop the match at any point – so they have to be able to recognize if...
This Armpit Armbar from the Closed Guard Will Blow Your Mind
Aug 29, 2022BJJEE
The posture is superbly important in Jiu Jitsu. This is applicable in closed guard. If you can make your opponent round his back and, by doing so, get him to lose his upright position, then you have...
This Is The Stealthiest Armbar Setup Ever – Learn It Now
Aug 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Armbar from Closed Guard is probably one of the very first submissions you’ll learn in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. However, it’s also one of the first submissions that you (as well as your...
[Watch] MMA Fighter Gets KO’d After Slam (Following Armbar Attempt)
Aug 20, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
You know what they say: sometimes you just have to let go. And that isn’t true only in relationships – but in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well. Especially when you go for a submission...
The Arm Collector Selection of Armbar Attacks for BJJ
Aug 15, 2022BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Sambo World Champion Shows a Safer Way To Do a Flying Armbar
Aug 13, 2022BJJEE
You’ve probably seen the video in which a grappler, trying to do the Flying Armbar, falls down and seriously injures his neck… A horrific incident, one which everyone is extremely sad about and...
