Positions & control · Gi & no-gi
Closed-guard armbar through a high shoulder clamp
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Control their head and elbow before climbing the legs around the shoulder.
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Closed guard · Playing guard
Training
WATCH VIDEO · 4 min section · 0:00–3:14
Opens the video · No-gi demonstrationBJJ Moves: Arm Bar From Guard by John Danaher
John Danaher / BJJ Fanatics
Setup & key ideas
Also called guard armbar
Before you start
- Closed guard with access to their head and the elbow you want to isolate.
Key ideas
- Manage the head as well as the arm.
- Keep the elbow inside your hip line as the guard climbs.
- Retain shoulder contact while turning to the armbar angle.
Common pitfalls
- Opening a large gap as the leg moves around the head.
Connections Reactions and next steps
Where this can lead
- Armbar control · Attacking
The shoulder stays captured as the legs reposition.