This week’s video is a Handstand Sweep to the Armbar. Check out the step-by-step pictorial below. You’ll want to start this technique off in closed guard.
Step #1: Starting in the closed guard position.
Step #2: One hand on the floor the other arm hugs your opponent’s leg. (Handstand)
Step #3: As you drive your hips up and over his leg that your trapping, you are bringing him back to the floor. (Handstand Sweep)
Step #4: It’s very common for your opponent to push your chest. They know you’re trying to get up on top.
Step #5: Raise hips, lift a leg over the opponent’s head.
Step #6: Falling to the shoulder to catch the armbar here.
If your partner defends while in this last position watch the video below to get more details.
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