Pull Guard to Armpit Choke
Part of the course: Sambo: Grip to Sub by Stephen Koepfer
Part of the course: Sambo: Grip to Sub by Stephen Koepfer
Already have access? Log in
About this video
Counter the ankle pick with an armpit choke when the opponent's head is under your armpit:
- Maintain the over-the-shoulder grip as the opponent attempts an ankle pick.
- Keep the elbow pinched to secure the position, similar to the standing setup.
- With the opponent's head under your armpit, reach under with your free hand to grab their lapel.
- Apply pressure with your torso and armpit to the right side while pulling the lapel to the left with your hand.
- The result is a choke or neck crank, depending on the depth of the grip.
- If anticipating the ankle pick, immediately start reaching for the lapel as you fall backward.
- Once you have the lapel grip, pull the opponent in and use your armpit to apply pressure, securing the choke.
This technique allows you to counter an ankle pick with an effective jacket choke.
Course Content
3:56
Russian Belt Grip (over the back – far side shoulder)
4:33
Foot Sweep (Podsiechka)
2:54
North-South Arm Triangle
5:04
Side-Control Armbar
3:19
Inside Hook - Opposite Leg
4:18
Half-Guard Rolling Toe Hold
7:04
Half-Guard Step Over Kneebar
3:32
Inside hook - Same Side Leg
4:44
Achilles lock
3:56
Toe Hold
2:07
Snap Down
3:01
Step Over Armbar
3:30
Pull Guard to Armpit Choke
3:14
Sleeve/Opposite Lapel Grip
4:38
Sitting Armbar
5:30
Elbow Crush
4:05
Sacrificial Front Trip(Perednia Podnozshka)
5:07
Armbar
2:46
Knee/Belly Forearm Choke
5:13
Sacrificial Back Trip(Zadnia Podnozshka)
6:19
Scarf Position Kneebar
4:11
Scarf Position Toe Hold
4:15
Drop Shoulder Throw(Spina)
5:37
N/S Peck Choke
4:52
N/S Leap Frog Kneebar
3:20
Russian Belt Grip(Near Shoulder)
3:53
Podhvat(Leg Lifting Throw)
3:04
Shoulder Lock
3:10
Elbow Crush
4:08
Pancake(Sacrifice Throw)
3:02
Armbar From Scarf Position
3:27
Short Shoulder Lock
7:21
Rolling Kneebar
6:35
Rolling Knee Crush
7:16
Cherez Sebia(Over the Head Throw)
12:15
Armbar
5:51
Kurtka Choke
5:50
Russian Tie ( 2 - On - 1 Outside Grip)
5:26
Podsat(Sitting Throw)
3:47
Shoulder Lock
6:42
Lifting Kneebar
6:35
Pancake(Sacrifice Throw)
8:32
Straight Armbar
9:36
Arm Triangle
6:59
Nognitsy(Scissors Takedown)
5:45
Straight Kneebar
5:41
Ankle Lace
5:14
Melnica (Firemans Carry)
5:53
Shoulder Lock
6:03