Inverted Armlock

Inverted Armlock

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Here's how to execute an inverted armlock when you're having difficulty securing wrist control for a Kimura:

  1. Start by breaking your opponent's posture and going for the wizard position.
  2. If you're unable to secure the Kimura due to your opponent's strength or movement, switch to an arm bar or inverted arm bar.
  3. Swim under your opponent's arm with the top of your hand, scooping under their wrist until you reach your bicep.
  4. Once your bicep is in position, bite down on their wrist and place your hand on their elbow. This gives you a good understanding of the position of their arm.
  5. With this control, shoot your hand across and trap their wrist against your neck.
  6. Continue tracking their elbow until you can cross over, hug your hand, hug your tricep with your other hand, and squeeze.
  7. Ensure you're applying pressure to the back of their elbow, not the side. Use your hand to track their elbow and find the right spot for maximum pressure.
  8. Once you've isolated their arm, scoop under it, lock it in place, and then track and hug. Apply pressure from the tricep into the elbow, not from the elbow into the forearm.
  9. When applying the pressure, trap with your head and neck while puffing your chest out. This maximizes the force and torque on their elbow joint.
  10. This submission is particularly effective when your opponent tries to limp arm out. If they try to free their arm, scoop it and trap it. Once it's trapped, they won't be able to move it.
  11. Finally, grab your bicep and finish the submission.