Armbar
Part of the course: Sambo: Grip to Sub by Stephen Koepfer

Part of the course: Sambo: Grip to Sub by Stephen Koepfer

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Transitioning from an over-the-head throw into an armbar:
- After executing the throw and landing in mount, maintain a low mount with your chest controlling the opponent's neck to prevent them from moving their body.
- Target the opponent's arm, using your body in combination with gravity and motion to control it, rather than relying on arm strength alone.
- Drive forward while controlling the neck, bringing your knees under the opponent's armpits, then switch to side control, using your body to bring their arm across their face.
- Keep constant contact between your chest and the opponent's body to prevent them from defending their arm.
- Use your knee to control the opponent's neck, which helps bring them onto their side, and post your other leg against their back to prevent them from rolling back.
- Secure the arm by locking in your grip, with your wrist in their elbow and your other hand above their wrist, eliminating space for them to move.
- Instead of stepping over to sit for the armbar, pivot while maintaining contact between your leg and the opponent's face, ensuring your thighs are pinching down on their arm.
- Switch your grip to secure the armbar, one hand for steering the opponent's thumb out, and the other for securing the arm.
- Sit back with the arm, ensuring the opponent taps before you fully extend onto the mat. If they don't tap by then, adjust as necessary.
- Throughout the movement, maintain balance and control, using your arms for balance and not support, and plant your feet against the opponent's hips to manage their resistance.
Executing the armbar seamlessly from the throw involves maintaining control over the opponent's neck and arm, using body positioning and gravity to your advantage, and ensuring a tight grip and constant contact to prevent any defensive maneuvers.