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Submission · Armlock · Intermediate
IntermediateArmlockGi & no-gi
S-mount armbar
A submission (armlock) you hit from S-mount and Mount (Tate Shiho Gatame). Intermediate level.
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Starts from
Get to one of these positions first, then look for the s-mount armbar.
Key steps
Armlock. Tap early in training, and let go as soon as your partner taps.
- From high mount, isolate one arm and keep its elbow off the mat
- Turn toward that arm: bring the knee on that side up by their head and tuck your other foot under their shoulder, so your legs make an S
- Hug the arm to your chest, sit back toward their hips and swing your leg over their face
- Squeeze your knees together, keep their thumb pointing up and lift your hips to finish
If they defend it
They roll toward you: follow them into the armbar from guard, or stay in S-mount.
Common mistakes
Common mistake
Swinging the leg over before the arm is tight to your chest.
Key details
- Hug the arm before you swing the leg over
- Sit close to their shoulder so the arm can’t slide out
Related positions & techniques
- Starts from
- S-mountMount (Tate Shiho Gatame)
- Similar submissions
- Armbar (Juji Gatame)Kesa armlock (arm over the thigh)Bicep slicerChoi bar
- In courses
- Foundations V: Pins & mount
Safety and research
Read about itGrapplearts articlesBJJ Heroes
Practice
Quick checkS-mount armbar quick check4 questions
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