Do a Jiu Jitsu Arm Bar

An arm-bar is a type of martial arts hold, done on the ground, designed to cause an opponent to submit (tap out or in combat, break the arm). This is typically taught in judo and jiu jitsu as those are the most common "grappling" arts, although it can be applied to any art where ground work (fighting while not standing) is needed. This can be a very effective maneuver if done properly. The following steps will help give a general understanding of the concept and method.

Steps

  1. Hold your partners forearm with both hands so his wrist is facing upwards - he must be on his back for this particular hold.
  2. Position your legs so your knees are bent and his arm and elbow is between your legs.
  3. Kick both of your feet towards the ceiling while pulling on his arm to draw your body and his together, keeping his arm positioned wrist up. The result should be that your crotch is under or very close to his shoulder.
  4. Drop both of your legs over his chest (one on each side of the arm) while keeping his elbow straight by continuing to pull his wrist towards you.
  5. Using your partner's chest as a fulcrum, pull his wrist to your chest and apply upwards pressure from your hips. Very little pressure is necessary to make the hold effective.



Tips

  • Put all of your weight on them.
  • Apply the arm bar SLOWLY. Train with friends. If you have a partner who is not flexible then this technique can hurt quite a bit and do damage to your friend. Apply pressure in increments of 10%.. 10%, 20%, 30% until your partner 'taps'. If you go from 0% to 70% instantly and your partner's threshold is 30% then guess what....
  • Use your hands to hold your partner's forearm or wrist rather than "clamping" his limb to your chest by folding your arms.
  • Try to keep the wrist pointed in the same direction as your partner's chest - both should be facing upwards.
  • Bridge your hips up as you pull his arms towards you to apply more pressure to his arm.

Warnings

  • Until you are proficient in this technique, do not attempt it with an inexperienced individual; the technique can be used to either break an elbow or dislocate a shoulder and requires very little force to cause injury.
  • When your partner indicates submission (typically by "tapping out") relax your hips and your grasp.

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