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Americana defence
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Lachlan Giles
1:31 · BJJ Fanatics
Americana
defence
Defence
Fundamental
Gi and no-gi
Where this leads
Stay in Mount, bottom
Hold it, then pick your next move.
What this stops
Americana from mount
Mount, top · 2 videos
Key
details
1
Elbows tight
Don't let your arm get pinned out wide.
2
Bridge to unsettle them
Lift your hips to break their balance.
3
Turn into the trapped arm
Rotate your body to keep your elbow in.
4
Escape as soon as you can
Shrimp out while they're busy.
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Armbar defence