31 Days of Christmas Submission: Day 5

Armbar From Guard: This is a very basic submission but I find for new people it sometimes takes the longest to get right. The real key to alot of submissions from your back is lifting your butt up off the ground. You basically stay in a reverse crunch for alot of the time. That reduce the amount of surface area and makes it easier for you to move.

Position 1: Grip the same side wrist and cross grab your opponents triceps.

 Position 2: On the side you have the arm trapped, bring the foot up to the persons hip and apply pressure. Be sure to keep the knee pressed tight to the shoulder this will keep them from pulling their arm out!! (press into the persons hip with your foot, this will aid you in shifting your body to the side)

Position 3: Turn your body to the side placing the opposite leg (the one under the arm) tight accross the back.

 Position 3: Swing your leg over the persons head until it rests tightly against your neck.

 

 

Finally ensure the persons thumb is pointed toward the ceiling and that you have a firm grip on their wrists. Then slowly begin to lift your hips. If you were being attacked do this quickly, you will thank me later.  Oh and don't forget, don't stop till you hear it break... This is why people should not attack Jits women!!!!

 

 

31 Days Of Christmas Submissions: Arm-Bar from Side Mount

As always, we are a giving bunch. What better way to give back during the holidays than a little woman on woman submission series? Amanda and myself will be demonstrating a submission series for the holidays.

Day 1:

Armlock from Side Mount - this is one of my favorite armlock. Primarily because I love side mount, it is a great position for a smaller defender or a woman. You can initiate good pressure and control from this position and create a tight armbar. If you're really nasty, you can overhook the arm and sit back with it. (Warning: Do not tuck the arm during training. You may hurt your partner but for self-defense definitely an option. Be ready for the snap, crackle, pop part.) This is especially effective on red heads but not as effective as the the ginger cross-face. 

Position 1: 

Position 2: Raise the inside arm and bring your knee in tight to the persons body. 

Position 3: 

post on your right forearm and bring your right shin/knee up to the armpit/chest. Pull up on the triceps of the trapped arm and swing the left leg over the face. Placing it up against the side of the neck. Holding on to the the opposite shoulder as you sit down into the armbar pulls the person to you keeping the armbar tight. 

Position 4: Finish the Armbar- sit back into the arm bar ensuring the thumb is facing toward the ceiling or in the opposite direction of the elbow. Ensure you squeeze your knees together as you sit back to keep the armbar tight.