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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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