So your opponent caught you in an Armbar and is really close to finishing it… And the only thing stopping them from doing so is the defensive grip you have.
But, rest assured, it’s probably only a matter of time until they break your grip. And finish the submission. So, you have to move quick – you have to escape before they get an opportunity to tap you out.
The Reverse Hitchhiker is a fantastic escape option.
Here is how to do it, as explained by Nicky Rodriguez:
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