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Armbar from Closed Guard

A fundamental submission that attacks the elbow joint from the closed guard position. One of the most high-percentage submissions in BJJ.

Learning Time: 2-4 weeks
Flexibility: medium
Risk Level: low

A fundamental submission that attacks the elbow joint from the closed guard position. One of the most high-percentage submissions in BJJ.

How to practice

  • Drill the key movements slowly, focusing on balance and frames.
  • Progress to light positional sparring from the relevant position.
  • Note common counters (2) and plan your follow-ups.

Quick Info

Category:submissions
Difficulty:beginner
Training Type:both
Muscle Groups:
hips
core
legs

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