CLASS: Americana & Chest-to-Chest Armbar from Top Control (25-Sep-24)
Class Instructions
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16m
When in Top Control of Side Control or Mount, you can attack when they have arm frames close to their neck. Start attacking with the Americana and then switch to the Armlock with he attempts to straighten out his arm. You can start in Side Control and Finish in Mount or vice versa.
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