Drill

Drills

Jiu-Jitsu

Armbar Angle & Hip Pinch Drill

Fix the angle before applying the finish

7 min
5 x 6 reps per side
Beginner
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Start from mount or guard with the arm isolated across your body.
  2. 2Rotate your hips to a 90-degree angle to the trapped arm before falling back.
  3. 3Pinch your knees together and control the wrist with both hands.
  4. 4Extend the hips upward, not the arms pulling down, to finish.

What to focus on

Getting perpendicular to the arm before finishing.

Common mistake

Finishing from a flat, square position, which lets the opponent stack out.