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Arm Control
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Also called: arm positioning, arm trapping, controlling the arm, crushing arm control, elbow control, elbow shortening
12videos
7channels
4 gi · 3 no-gi
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6- Top CrucifixWhen: controlling both opponent arms is key to crucifix position
- Triangle ChokeWhen: control arm while setting up triangle
- Ezekiel ChokeWhen: using choke threat to isolate and trap arm
- Closed GuardWhen: when defending against passes
- Tripod SweepWhen: maintain arm control to prevent pass
- Side ControlWhen: prevent escape
