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Armbar
Flat Armbar
Defensive Concepts
Grips, Ranges, & Strategy
Failings of the RNC Configuration as an Escape Grip
Escapes
Close Range Grip (Collar Grip) – Knee Wedge
Close Range Grip (Calf Hook) – Swing & Stack
Mid Range Grip (S-Grip) – Bridging Over the Leg
Defence
Early Defence – Calf Hook from Far Side Armbar
Early Defence – Calf Hook from Back Armbar
Close Range Grip – Switching from Collar to Calf Hook
Countering
Back Takes and Wrist Locks on Escaping
Triangle
Defence
Correct Posture in Guard
Phase 1 – Shoulder Posting
Phase 1 – Some Other Stuff
Phase 2 (Diamond) – Hip Frame and Elbow Positioning
Phase 2 (Diamond) – Other Options
Escapes
Phase 2 (Diamond) – Hip Wedge Escape
Phase 2 (Diamond) – Hip Wedge Escape: Additional
Phase 3 (Locked) – Kill the Knee
Phase 4 (Locked & Angled) – Stand & Step
Reverse Triangle from the Back