CLASS: Americana and Chest-to-Chest Armbar from Top Control (23-Sep-24)
Class Instruction at VRJJ
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The Americana is a submission attack when the opponent uses arm frames against your Side Control or Mount. When the opponent defends by straightening his arm, you can transition to the Armbar.
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