An armbar or arm lock traps an opponent's elbow between the fighter's legs in a cross-body position with the corresponding wrist secured by the fighter's hands. It becomes a submission hold when the fighter thrusts his hips upward against the immobilized elbow joint. Two other names for the armbar are the "cross-body armbar" because of the cross-body position and a "straight armbar" because of the positioning of the opponent's arm in the lock.
IN STOCK NOW! — Winning on the Ground: Training and Techniques for Judo and MMA Fighters by Dr. AnnMaria De Mars and James Pedro Sr. features Ronda Rousey and Kayla Harrison demonstrating techniques for taking your MMA and/or judo game to the next level!
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Whether we call it judo, jiu-jitsu, sambo, Greco-Roman, freestyle or submission, we’re talking about the same thing: wrestling. Find out how they’re connected and read what “Judo” Gene LeBell and shootfighter Bart Vale think about the issue.
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In Part 1 of this beginner’s guide to MMA, UFC veteran Nate Marquardt tells you what attributes you need to get started and the best ways to develop them!
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