Positions & control · Gi & no-gi
S-mount → armbar control
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Keep the arm isolated as you transition from mount to armbar control.
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S-mount · In control
Training
WATCH VIDEO · 15 sec section · 0:31–0:46
Opens the video at this section · Gi demonstrationHow to Armbar from Mount: A Step-by-Step Guide | Legacy BJJ Technique
Ed Shobe
Setup & key ideas
Before you start
- S-mount with the selected arm controlled and shoulder contained.
Key ideas
- Keep chest-to-shoulder contact while shifting toward their hips.
- Move the leg past their head while retaining the arm.
- Keep the shoulder contained between your legs as you settle into armbar control.
Common pitfalls
- Letting the shoulder slip free during the leg change.
Connections Reactions and next steps
Where this can lead
- Armbar control · Attacking
The shoulder remains trapped while you reposition the legs.