Armbar Escape Counter - Back Attacks

Part of the course: Back In Control by Mason Fowler

Armbar Escape Counter - Back Attacks

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Armbar escape counter transitioning to back attacks:

  1. Start from the back control position. If the opponent begins to escape by turning their hips up, control their shoulder and armpit.
  2. If the opponent removes your hand from their head, maintain the grip on their shoulder. Rock forward and come up to your elbow, turning your pinky down to break their grip.
  3. With deep control of the shoulder, fall back down to your shoulder and place your right knuckles to their tricep. Twist your palm to get a deeper grip.
  4. Lock your left hand into your right bicep, forming a rear naked choke grip on their tricep.
  5. Uncross your feet and hook your left foot on their butt to push their hips over your right foot. This allows you to place your weight on your right knee.
  6. Come up to your right knee, maintaining the rear naked choke grip. Place your left knee on their belly and position your right knee behind their shoulder and head.
  7. Lean over your right knee and place your left foot over their belly. Fall towards that side, bringing your knee up to transition into the armbar position.
  8. If the opponent locks their hands, place your foot over their grip and break it. Finish the armbar by straightening their arm, either with knees pinched or transitioning your foot across.