Hammerlock Reversal

This technique is a hammerlock reversal from the closed guard position. The steps are as follows:

1. Start by breaking down your opponent using their bicep and elbow, along with a swimming motion. Use your knees and maintain a favorable angle, diagonally at 45 degrees.
2. Get a grip on your opponent's arm and break them down. If necessary, move back a bit to put more weight on their shoulder.
3. Attempt a Kimura setup with a V-grip. If your opponent is double jointed, super strong, or has a great grip, you may not be able to execute the Kimura.
4. If the Kimura is not possible, keep your grip tight and push your opponent's arm across to your opposite foot. Use your chest, shoulder, and arm to trap their arm.
5. If your opponent tries to scramble out, trap their elbow and complete a sweep into the scarf hold. From here, you can transition into side control.
6. If your opponent defends your initial attack by stepping over your leg, you lose control of the far side of their body. If this happens, you can still trap their elbow and complete a sweep into the scarf hold or transition into side control.
7. Another option is to track and find your opponent's wrist. Once you have a good control of their wrist, kick out and punch through. If your hook is still in place, you can pull them in, shrimp out, and take their back.
8. If your opponent gets rid of your hook or steps over it during the scramble, keep your grip, release your hook, and push into them. Fish for their elbow with your free hand and use your chest to bring them to the ground. Immediately change your hips and finish in the scarf hold.
9. From the scarf hold, you can stay in position or transition into side control. This is a good position to apply pressure while controlling your opponent's arm.