Arm Drag

Part of the course: Black Magic Half Guard by Dan Covel

Arm Drag
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Dan Covel
Dan Covel

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Executing an arm drag from bottom half guard:

  1. Maintain a frame on the opponent's shoulder to prevent them from controlling your head.
  2. As the opponent attempts to underhook your leg, slip the hand that was on their bicep underneath and reach across to grab their armpit. Secure a deep grip for an effective hook.
  3. With the frame still on their shoulder, kick the leg they are underhooking straight down to the mat.
  4. As you kick the leg down, release the frame on their shoulder and pull their shoulder towards you, coming up onto the elbow of the arm that is performing the drag.
  5. Immediately reach over their back. If wearing a Gi, grab the lapel; if No-Gi, secure a grip underneath their elbow.
  6. Turn onto your knee, pulling the opponent towards you, set your hook, and take their back.

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