Flying Armbar

Key principles

• · Controlling the target arm with a strong two-on-one grip before leaving the ground is essential for commitment and accuracy.
• · Hip elevation and rotation must happen in the air so the legs clamp around the opponent's head and arm before landing.
• · Pulling the opponent's posture downward as you jump prevents them from simply posturing up and slamming you.
• · Pinching the knees tightly together traps the arm and prevents extraction during the transition to the ground.
• · Finishing requires hips pressed tightly against the elbow joint with the thumb pointing up and controlled extension of the arm.

Execution

1. 1 From standing, secure a strong two-on-one grip (one hand on the wrist, one on the bicep or elbow) on the target arm while stepping your foot to the hip on the same side.
2. 2 Jump explosively, swinging your far leg over the opponent's head and across their face while pulling their arm tightly to your chest.
3. 3 In mid-air, clamp both legs tightly around the head and trapped arm, rotating your hips perpendicular to the opponent's body.
4. 4 As you land on your back, immediately squeeze your knees together, keep the thumb pointing skyward, and bridge your hips upward into the elbow to finish the armbar.