Matt Darcy teaches how to transition to a nasty americana when your opponent counters the triangle.
From side control it is important to keep the near side arm’s elbow off the mat and on your hip. Matt Darcy demonstrates how to intercept the far side arm to be able to clear the way when kicking over. For the armbar post near your opponents legs, clamp your knees together to secure the arm. For...
Matt Darcy goes over the fundamental steps to defending the armbar.
When in the omoplata position Matt will sit onto his leg side hip, weaving his top leg through the opponents side opening and doubling up on the wrist to finish the armbar.
