Cutting Armbar from Mount or Side Control
VR Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
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When opponent straightens either arm in your mount, you can trap the wrist against your neck and shoulder and wrench the elbow so the arm locks in straight, then push the elbow into your body. You can do the same for the far arm in your side control when he turns into you.
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Backtake from Side Control
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Backtake from Mount
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