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Juji Gatame
Taught by:Adam FarnslerAndre GalvaoBernardo FariaCraig JonesGordon RyanJohn DanaherKeenan CorneliusLachlan GilesMarcelo GarciaMikey MusumeciNathan MerkleRob BiernackiRob ShifflerRoger Gracie
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About This Technique
Armbar from Mount Technique
The armbar from mount is a classic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique that showcases controlled application of upper body pressure and smooth transition to submission. It is typically executed from the dominant mount position, a spot where your opponent's offensive options are limited while you have the leverage advantage.
Position
- Position Used From: Mount
- Top/Bottom: Top
Japanese Name
- Japanese Name: Juji Gatame
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Establish a Secure Mount:
- Begin by maintaining a solid mount position. Keep your knees wide, with your feet hooking around your opponent's hips for stability.
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Isolate the Arm:
- Engage your opponent by focusing on isolating one of their arms. Often, opponents will attempt to push up or defend their neck, providing the opportunity.
- Cross your right hand underneath your opponent’s left arm to grip it by the elbow, pulling it towards their centerline. At the same time, control their wrist with your left hand.
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Stay Centered and Stable:
- Place your weight slightly forward – but not too much not to risk being pushed off – applying chest pressure down over their upper body.
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Prepare for Transition:
- Slide your right knee up next to their head while maintaining arm control with your hand grip.
- Swing your left leg over their head to establish a seated position.
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Position Your Body for Leverage:
- Sit back, keeping your knees tight and close to their torso and head.
- Your opponent's elbow should remain close to your hip joint, forming a level fulcrum for the joint lock.
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Finalize the Submission:
- Squeeze your knees together to eliminate space and control their arm tightly.
- Slowly lean back as you maintain control of their wrist, lifting your hips while pulling back gradually.
- Ensure thumb orientation is upwards to achieve optimal stretching.
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Execute the Tap:
- Keep applying gradual pressure until they tap or verbally submit.
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Safety First:
- Always execute submissions with control, allowing your opponent the opportunity to tap well before full extension and possible injury occurring.
Tips for Success
- Base and Balance: Constantly adjust your base to prevent sweeps.
- Awareness of Movement: Be mindful of how your opponent attempts to fend off the submission and ensure both knees stay tight to maintain control.
- Breathing and Patience: Practicing mindful breathing throughout helps keep you calm during execution.
How to Execute
Armbar from Mount Position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The Armbar from the mount position is a fundamental submission technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Follow these steps to execute it effectively:
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Establish a Solid Mount Position
- •Control Position: Begin in the mount position, sitting on your opponent's torso with your knees on the ground and your feet tucked in close to their hips.
- •Maintain Balance: Keep a low center of gravity by leaning slightly forward and using your hands to post on the mat or your opponent, preventing them from easily bridging or rolling you over.
Step 2: Isolate the Arm
- •Identify Target Arm: Choose one of your opponent's arms to attack (usually the one they are trying to push you with).
- •Cross-Grip Control: Use your opposite hand to grab their wrist. For example, if attacking their right arm, use your left hand to grab their right wrist.
- •Secure the Elbow: Place your other hand (right hand in this example) behind their triceps, just above the elbow, to ensure the arm remains isolated.
Step 3: Create Space and Pivot
- •Slide Up: Shift your weight onto your knees and slide your hips slightly forward to create space for your leg to move.
- •Foot Positioning: Post your foot on the side of the arm you are attacking (e.g., your left foot if attacking their right arm) near their head.
- •Knee to Ear: Bring your knee up towards their ear on the same side of the arm you are attacking to help angle your body.
Step 4: Swing the Leg and Control the Head
- •Swing Leg Over: Swing your free leg (right leg in this example) over their head, ensuring your calf lands across their face to prevent them from following you with their body.
- •Pinch Knees Together: Squeeze your knees together to maintain control over their arm and limit their movement.
Step 5: Secure the Armbar
- •Grip the Wrist: Grab their wrist with both hands, ensuring their thumb is pointing upwards to maximize leverage on the joint.
- •Control Their Posture: Keep downward pressure with your legs to control their upper body and prevent them from sitting up.
- •Lift Your Hips: Slowly raise your hips while pulling down on their wrist to apply pressure to the elbow joint, creating the submission.
Step 6: Finish the Submission
- •Ensure Proper Alignment: Double-check that their thumb is pointing upwards and that their arm is straight before applying full pressure.
- •Apply Pressure Gradually: Increase the pressure gradually to prevent injury, giving them time to tap out if necessary.
By following these steps, you should be able to effectively perform an armbar from the mount position. Always practice with caution and respect your training partner's safety by being attentive to their tap.
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