Video 73: Finishing Imperfect Jujis Part 2

Are opponents coming up with new ways to thwart you inflicting pain on them? Are your ukes a move ahead of you? Fret no more, Ronda has even more tactics on tape to take out even the smartest of foes with armbars.

A defense that’s seen a lot is the ol‘ S Grip. Opponents will interlock their fingers and hold on with the increased strength in order to not give up a limb. Their mistake. Should have gone with a Gable Grip.

Here are the main things:

1. Thread foot through opponent’s arms.

Your legs are stronger than your arms. That’s just science, folks. They’re also longer. Again, science up in this. You’re going to use your foot to push almost like a Spider Guard. You’ll have a lot more power on your side than they will with just their hands.

2. Lean towards legs.

As you learned from the lesson before, it’s all about angles. You’ll get nowhere staying all cramped up there at the head. Lean back towards there legs to get more room and obtain that all-so-important leverage for you to turn the tide.

3. Sneak other foot through to cross your feet.

Now you’ve got both your arms, the strength of your legs, and your feet scissoring one arm that is desperately holding on for dear life by the fingertips. You’re going to win in this scenario 10-out-of-10 times.

Another defense is to goaltend their neck and the side of their face when you’ve got their back so that it makes it harder to reach around and secure the arm. Lucky for you, Ronda knows exactly how to deal with them saying talk to the hand.

Here are the main things:

1. Thread a hand under one of opponent’s arms.

It doesn’t matter which one. One arm will always be weaker than two arms. Maybe pick the one you find cutest. The cutest arm will also usually be the weaker one. It’s had to put in less work on account of its preciousness. It’s a Do Nothing Arm.

2. Lay down on same side you’re attacking.

Whichever arm you peel off, lay down on that side. Not flat on your back, but at an angle and onto your side. Not only does it give you more leverage on the arm you’re attacking, but it frees up your other leg to swing over to execute the technique.

3. If opponent turns to belly, apply juji roll.

If for some reason you still didn’t get the arm for the lock or if the opponent is crafty and starts to armadillo roll all over the place, go back to the first armbar lesson and get it all over again!

Let’s keep up with these defenses. Next, you’re going to learn how to grab that arm from that famous grappling neutral point: The Guard!