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
- 1Start from mount or guard with the arm isolated across your body.
- 2Rotate your hips to a 90-degree angle to the trapped arm before falling back.
- 3Pinch your knees together and control the wrist with both hands.
- 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.