crossing the legs for an armbar

[Tori Applegate]

I agree with Denny and Brandon. I cross them when finishing from spider web. I don't think I cross them anywhere else though. You can't stomp the head down as much if your feet are crossed. I say whatever position feels the best clinch wise, that's how I do mine. Most of the time I never cross. I'm too small to risk losing even a little bit of control when going for the finish.

[Brent Smith]

If you're doing an arm bar from the bottom, wouldn't you want to curl your one leg back on the head, which would not be possible if your ankles were crossed?
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Exactly. Leg curling from bottom stop them from posturing and hulking out

[bobby rivers]

If you disalign the spine, the entire body becomes weaker. I never cross from the bottom, unless trapping the shoulder like Denny stated. I transition from crossed to control in spider web to squeezing their head off line while leaning toward and lacing the legs to over power their defense. If they stay strong I transition to standard control and attempt other breaks. Options.

[Chris Herzog]

I cross from everywhere, however I have godlike leg curls.

[Tom Carbone]

I cross from everywhere, however I have godlike leg curls.

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[Isaac Atley]

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watched this video and first thing i see in the comments , is someone complaining about him crossing his legs. obviously this guy is shit at jiu jitsu not to mention life, because he didnt armbar correctly.

[JHouse]

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Classic.

[Eddie Bravo]

Cross your feet in spider web arm bar, this is crucial. Look at Rickson vs Takada. End of story.

Arm crush arm bar is your feet are still crossed but in a different position.

From the classic closed guard, leg curl his head with one leg, squeeze knees together, leg curl his body with other leg. I would toss or swim if his defending arm is in the mix.

From muddy waters you will do both at the same time. No need to toss or swim because his defending arm in out the mix.

[Chris Herzog]

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How many of my armbars and triangles have you escaped?


Don't worry I help you with the number.

[Logan Cook]

Cross your feet in spider web arm bar, this is crucial. Look at Rickson vs Takada. End of story.

Arm crush arm bar is your feet are still crossed but in a different position.

From the classic closed guard, leg curl his head with one leg, squeeze knees together, leg curl his body with other leg. I would toss or swim if his defending arm is in the mix.

From muddy waters you will do both at the same time. No need to toss or swim because his defending arm in out the mix.

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