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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
Far Side Armbar Technique
Description
The Far Side Armbar is an effective submission technique in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) used to attack an opponent's arm from a dominant position, typically performed from side control.
Positions
- Position: Side Control
- Top or Bottom Position: Top
Japanese Name
- Japanese Name: Juji Gatame (Far Side version)
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Establish Strong Side Control Position:
- Begin by securing side control on your opponent. Make sure your body weight is distributed efficiently, with your hips low and control over your opponent’s head and far shoulder.
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Setup for the Armbar:
- Use your bottom arm (closest to your opponent's feet) to underhook their far arm. Get a deep underhook to maintain control.
- Free your top arm (closest to their head) and use it to grip their far elbow, ensuring control over their arm.
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Create a Base for Transition:
- Transition your weight onto your opponent to keep them pinned.
- Base with your far leg (away from your opponent) straightened out, or place your knee on their belly to help hold position.
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Thread Your Leg Over Opponent's Head:
- Step over your opponent’s head with your near-side leg (leg closest to their head) to rotate your hips over theirs.
- Keep pressure and control with your chest on their torso to avoid giving your opponent space.
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Reposition Your Opponent's Arm:
- Secure your opponent's arm across your chest using both hands, ensuring it is isolated and straightened.
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Complete the Armbar:
- Slightly sit back using your weight to control their wrist, pulling their arm close to your chest.
- Slide your hips back close to their shoulder.
- Squeeze your thighs together to keep their arm locked between your legs.
- Apply a slow and steady backward torque by controlling their wrist with both hands, lifting your hips upward to hyperextend their elbow.
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Maintain Control:
- Keep your movements controlled and methodical. Adjust your weight and positioning if your opponent attempts to escape.
- Use body weight rather than brute strength to maintain control and complete the submission efficiently.
Tips
- Ensure your arm underhook is deep and secure to prevent opponent's escape.
- Transition smoothly to maintain pressure throughout to discourage any escape attempts.
- Keep composure and react swiftly to any attempt of countering the technique.
Conclusion
Mastering the Far Side Armbar can significantly improve your ground game from side control, offering a quick and effective submission option when executed with precision. Practice transitions smoothly and maintain constant pressure to refine the efficiency of this technique.
How to Execute
# Far Side Armbar from Side Control
## Setup
- **Initial Position Details**: Begin in a standard side control position with your opponent lying on their back. Your body should be perpendicular to your opponent's, with your chest over their chest. Your knees should be on the mat, with one knee against their hip and the other near their head.
- **Grips and Controls Needed**: Establish a cross-face with your near arm under your opponent's head, gripping their far shoulder. Use your other hand to control their far arm by gripping their tricep or sleeve.
## Steps
1. **Control the Arm**: Use your far hand to control their far arm by gripping their tricep or sleeve. Pull their arm slightly towards you to break any defensive posture.
2. **Switch Base**: Slide your near knee (the one closest to their hips) over your opponent's body, transitioning to a knee-on-belly position. Ensure your shin is across their stomach, applying pressure.
3. **Isolate the Arm**: As you establish knee-on-belly, use your free hand to further isolate their far arm by pushing their wrist down towards the mat.
4. **Swing Your Leg Over**: With your base secured, slide your knee (the one near their head) over your opponent's face. This movement is crucial to ensure control and maintain pressure on their upper body.
5. **Sit Back**: As your leg clears their face, sit back towards their legs, bringing your other leg over their chest. Ensure your knees are tight together to control their arm.
6. **Apply the Armbar**: As you sit back, keep control of their wrist with both hands, thumb pointing up. Lean back gently while lifting your hips to apply pressure on their elbow, securing the armbar.
## Key Points
- **Important Details to Remember**:
- Maintain pressure throughout the transition, especially during the knee-on-belly phase.
- Keep your knees tight and control their wrist securely to prevent them from escaping.
- **Common Mistakes to Avoid**:
- Do not leave space between your knees, as this may allow your opponent to escape.
- Avoid leaning back too quickly, which can cause you to lose control of the arm.
- Failing to control their far arm initially can result in your opponent defending the submission effectively.
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