Using the Arm Bar to submit your opponent to get the Tap.
The arm bar is one of the joint locks used in mixed martial arts competition and submission wrestling tournaments.
This joint lock is performed by placing your legs across the opponent's chest, with one of his arms between your thighs and with the elbow joint against your hips. From that position the opponent's arm is grabbed with your arms and his forearm is placed on your chest. To lock the arm, you will simply lean back and arch your hips at the same time. This creates intense pressure in the elbow joint and forces the tap. If the man does not tap out, he risks torn ligaments and tendons in the elbow joint. In some cases the arm bar may result in a broken bone if the opponent does not submit.
Although it is typically applied in the way described above, it should be noted that there are many, many variations of this technique. Just as there are numerous ways to perform this technique, there are many ways to set it up. The most common of which is from the guard or from the mount. Other variations include from the arm wrap position and without a doubt the most exciting version of this technique is the flying arm bar.
Achilles Lock or Ankle Lock
A foot lock that exists in many variations where a submission move applied to the joints in the ankle which causes a compression lock to the Achilles tendon, or sometimes also to the calf muscle.
Clinch
A position in which two fighters are face to face, usually with their arms and upper body locked. This can be used to slow action and/or to protect against strikes. A clinch can also be used for offensive purposes, throwing effective short punches and/or knees from this position.
Double-Leg Takedown
A takedown that is accomplished by driving an opponent up and forward by grabbing both of his legs (or ankles), which leads to both contestants going to the ground.
Elbow Strike
A fighter throws an elbow intending to strike the opponent with the point of the elbow.
Flying Knee Strike
The fighter jumps up or takes step, springing off one leg and in mid-air switches to the other knee to strike. (A spectacular sight if and when it connects).
Ground and Pound
A fighter has another fighter in a side mount and throws a series of blows with his forearm and/or fist into his downed opponent's face. It is a common finishing move.
Guard
A position where a fighter is on his back but is in an advantageous position. A fighter wraps his legs around the opponent at the hips and is in position to go for a joint lock or some type of a choke.
Guillotine Choke
A finishing hold where a fighter meets an attacking opponent and then wraps his forearm around the opponent's neck and applies pressure to cut off air.
Half Guard
A position where one fighter is on his back and has opponent lying on top of him. The fighter on the bottom generally has both of his legs wrapped around one of his opponent's legs.
Heel Hook
A popular and effective submission hold, which is applied to the heel and achieved by twisting the knee at the joint.
Knee Bar
A submission hold that hyper-extends the leg at the knee.
Knee Strike
Fighter thrusts a pointed knee straight upwards toward the opponent.
Kimura
An arm lock similar to a chicken wing often used to end fights named after Masahiko Kimura, a judo expert who fought in the 1950s.
Leg Lock
A leg lock is a joint lock that is directed at joints of the leg such as the ankle, knee or hip joint.
Mount
One fighter gets the other flat on his back and then sits on his chest or stomach, preventing the downed man from getting his legs around him and moving into the guard position. It is a dominant position for the man on top, who has the option of using forearms and punches or looking for a submission.
Rear Naked Choke
A type of choke that is applied behind an opponent, capturing his back. A rear naked choke is the most advantageous type of choke as far as positioning.
Reversal
Switching from being in a position that is not advantageous to a superior one.
Roundhouse Kick
A roundhouse kick (also known as a round kick or turning kick) is a kick in which the fighter swings the leg around in a semicircular motion, striking with the front of the leg or foot.
Side Mount
A position where a fighter is laying on his back and the opponent is perpendicular, lying across his chest. It is a very advantageous position for the top fighter and is a spot from which many fights end with the fighter on top throwing forearms or punches.
Single-Leg Takedown
A takedown that is accomplished by driving an opponent up and forward by grabbing one of his legs (or ankles), which leads to both contestants going to the ground.
Triangle Choke
A type of chokehold that can be done with either the legs or the arms but is primarily used with the legs. It is often used by a fighter from his guard. The fighter on the bottom wraps his legs around his opponent's neck in a triangular manner and cuts off the opponent's air. It is often more effective when the head is pulled down.
Give these techniques a shot the next time you hit the mat. Adding these into your arsenal of joint locks will be sure to improve your game.
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