Closed Guard Armbar
Juji Gatame
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About This Technique
Technique: Closed Guard Armbar
The Closed Guard Armbar is a fundamental and powerful submission technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It allows the practitioner to submit their opponent by hyperextending the opponent's arm, leading to a potential joint lock.
Japanese Name:
"Juji Gatame"
Position:
Closed Guard
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Establish the Closed Guard:
- Start by pulling your opponent into your full guard, wrapping your legs around their waist, crossing your ankles, and keeping your knees tight.
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Control the Wrist:
- Focus on controlling your opponent's arm by grabbing the wrist of the limb you want to attack. Usually, the opponent plants one of their hands on your torso or the mat to maintain balance.
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Break their Posture:
- Using your legs and arms, pull your opponent downward to disconnect their upper body from their center of gravity, breaking their posture. Simultaneously, maintain strong grips on the wrist and sneak the same-side hand's grip to establish a C-grip behind their elbow, controlling the limb.
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Position your Foot on the Hip:
- With the opposite leg from the attacking arm, uncoil your leg and place your foot on the opponent's hip. Ensure your foot hooks and applies pressure to maintain control.
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Create an Angle:
- With the foot positioned on the hip, push off gently and rotate your body sideways to create a better angle. Swing the free leg upwards to cross your opponent's upper back, ensuring the head is past your leg.
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Complete the Armbar Setup:
- With your hips aligned, swing the upper leg around the opponent's head. Your calf should cross their neck, pinning them down.
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Control the Head:
- Protect your angle and maintain control by pressing your knees together and keeping your opponent's trapped arm on the inside of your thighs.
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Final Adjustment and Submission:
- Pinch your knees together, create a tight frame with your arms around their arm, and bridge your hips upward while pulling their wrist down.
- Apply controlled pressure until your opponent taps, indicating the submission.
Key Details:
- Keep the opponent's thumb pointing upwards to effectively execute the hyperextension.
- Ensure your legs are tight and engaged throughout to prevent the opponent from posturing up or escaping.
- Keep your hips elevated for enhanced power and control.
How to Execute
Sure, here are step-by-step instructions on how to perform the Closed Guard Armbar from Closed Guard position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:
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Establish Closed Guard Position
Begin on your back, with your opponent between your legs. Your legs should be wrapped around your opponent's waist with your ankles crossed. This is the closed guard position.
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Secure the Arm
Reach up and grip your opponent's arm on the same side as the arm you intend to attack. Ideally, you should grip their sleeve or wrist with both hands.
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Open Your Guard and Pivot
Uncross your ankles and place your foot on the same side as the arm you're attacking on your opponent's hip. This will allow you to pivot your body. Use your foot on their hip and your other leg pressing against their back to rotate your body to the side.
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Raise Your Leg
As you pivot, raise the leg on the side of the arm you're attacking. It should go up across your opponent's back, with your knee near their shoulder and your heel near their armpit.
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Secure the Head
Release one of your grips on your opponent's arm and reach over to pull down on their head. This prevents them from posturing up and escaping.
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Swing Your Other Leg Over
Take your foot off your opponent's hip, swinging your leg up and over their head. Your calf should be resting across the back of their neck, with your foot pointing towards their feet.
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Secure the Armbar
Squeeze your knees together and raise your hips, while pulling your opponent's arm towards your chest. This applies pressure to their elbow, securing the armbar.
Remember, always practice these moves under the supervision of a qualified instructor and always respect your training partners. Never apply submissions with full force during practice to avoid injury.