This week on GB Learning we are going to look at one of the techniques that defines the jiu-jitsu guard – the arm lock from the bottom.

Everyone learns the arm lock from the guard but it is considerably more difficult to actually pull it off in rolling.

Here are 5 technique videos on arm lock from the guard

Pulling guard to arm lock
This technique is successful in many tournaments
https://youtu.be/WvPDLQ38L-4

Setting up the arm bar from closed guard
https://youtu.be/30AkMKnM6Ks

Switch to second arm
Very smooth technique when your opponent counters your original attack
https://youtu.be/QQQNhXc8RwM

Closed guard attack combination
Classic combination : choke and arm lock
https://youtu.be/E9XPh3YNnXA

Triangle to arm bar
World class professor Draculino shows a solid technique combination from triangle to arm lock
https://youtu.be/5s5-XBJo1CA

See also on Gracie Barra : GB Techniques: Technique Combinations
https://graciebarra.com/2016/11/technique-combinations/

Credits: Mark Mullen
Gracie Barra Black belt based in Saigon, Vietnam
Instagram: @bjjmarkmullen