Armbar basics demonstrated by Tahric Finn and Marshall Stamper
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The Armbar: The Most Basic Move in Jiu Jitsu

One of the first things many students learn in JiuJitsu classes is executing and defending the armbar. In this article, we detail the steps for the attacker, along with counter techniques for the defender. Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that emphasizes technique and leverage over brute strength. Among the various techniques, the armbar is…

Never Tap - mikey musumeci vs gantumur bayanduuren leg lock
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Never Tap!

Tapping out is the gold standard of defeat in BJJ and submission grappling competition. It’s right there in the sport’s name, “submission grappling.” You grapple until someone submits. Submission is mostly voluntary. So, Why would someone ever submit? The first simple answer, to avoid going to sleep. Being choked unconscious is considered a “technical submission.”…