In the previous video lesson I showed a way to trap your opponent's arm when I'm in side control and they keep bothering me with their forearm on my neck.
Today I'll explain a variation of that movement where I also finish with a choke.
Let's go?
Side control choke trapping the arm with the lapel - Part 2
Starting position
If you haven't watched the video lesson Side control choke trapping the arm with the lapel yet, I recommend you do, because today's technique is a follow-up to the previous lesson.
To recap, we started the movement in side control and the opponent put their forearm on my neck to bother me. I took advantage of that moment, pulled out their lapel and passed it over their arm.
Finishing
I bet many of you said:
- "Ah! But the opponent will try to pull the arm out!"
And the answer is yes, obviously the opponent will try to pull the arm out. The point is that in the previous video lesson the goal was to submit from that situation, so it was essential to tighten the lapel well to stop them from pulling the arm out. In today's technique, however, you shouldn't make that adjustment, and my goal really is to let them pull the arm out.
The moment your opponent frees their arm, I take advantage of the space and slide my hand exactly where their arm was. Now it's important to pass my hand in front of their neck, keeping a knife hand.
To finish, I can extend my arms right in the position I'm in, or I can switch my hips to get a bit more leverage.
Questions
Even though it's not a simple movement, because you first have to trap your opponent's arm, both chokes are very effective and safe to try, since if you lose the position you'll still be in side control.
If you have any questions I can help with, leave a message in the comments and I'll answer soon!
Good training!
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