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Flying Armbar: Foot on the hip

Your Starting Position: Standing or standing inside guard
Opponent's Starting Position: Standing or standing inside guard
Setup: You are both standing in the clinch. Your right hand is behind his neck and your left hand is in the crook of
his right elbow. You will be attacking his right arm.
Details: 1. Step your right foot on his left upper thigh near his hip.
2. Drop to the ground, holding tight on the clinch
3. Throw your left leg across his face and clamp tightly behind his neck with your calf/hamstring. This is
just like armbar from guard.
4. Extend hips to tap
Your Ending Position: Executing Submission
Sport Either Gi or No-gi
Skill Level Advanced
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