How to Maintain the Armbar Finish Position (Top)

Armbar Finish Maintenance

Finishing an armbar is a fantastic feeling, but if you can't hold the person in the armbar finish position -- the position where you have your legs across their body and head, but haven't yet broken their grip -- you can't finish a tenth as many armbars as you might be able to. Similar in nature to guard maintenance, the armbar finish position requires practice, but it's well worth the time you put in, as you'll use it all the time when rolling. Here are some fundamental concepts and tricks that will help you maintain this valuable finishing position on ever more partners.

 
 

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