Class 13 - Straight Armlock - Guard [GU-19]; Clinch (Aggressive Opponent) [GU-7]

Straight Armlock - Guard -

The most common type of attack you will encounter from an opponent who is trapped inside your guard is a punch to the face. Once
they realize that they can’t effectively punch you they will try to get access to your neck or face by any means necessary. Whenever
someone attacks your neck or face from within your guard, they are giving you the opportunity to catch them in a Straight Armlock. In
this lesson you will learn two variations of the Straight Armlock as well as what to do if the opponent escapes by pulling their arm out.

Technical Slices™
1) Low Variation
Indicator: Opponent swims inside to attack your chest or throat with their head low.
Essential Detail: Constant head control and effective body angle
Most Common Mistake: Weak inside leg movement and body bite
Bad Guy Reminder: Keep your body rigid while leaning forward with your arms on your partner’s chest or throat
Drill Orders: Start in Stage 1, 1 repetition, reverse roles
2) High Variation
Indicator: Opponent attacks your chest or throat with fully-extended arms and their head high.
Essential Detail: Quick angle acquisition and high hip shot
Most Common Mistake: Weak clamps with both legs
Bad Guy Reminder: Sit tall and grab throat with extended arms while leaning forward
Safety Tip: Squeeze very slow since the arm is already extended
Drill Orders: Start in Stage 1, 1 repetition, reverse roles
3) Triangle Transition
Indicator: Opponent pulls their arm out during your Straight Armlock attempt.
Essential Detail: Quick transition to the Triangle Setup position with constant high hips
Most Common Mistake: Late reaction to the pull out with sagging hips
Bad Guy Reminder: Pull arm out at different phases of the Armlock to test response effectiveness
Drill Orders: Start from Stage 1, go for Armlock, transition to Triangle Choke, reverse roles

Clinch (Aggressive Opponent) - 

Most martial arts rely heavily on the use of strikes to defeat the opponent. This strategy may work against a smaller opponent, but is
very risky against a larger, more athletic opponent who could just as easily knock you out every time you put yourself in range to strike
them. The best strategy is to establish a clinch and take the fight to the ground where you can preserve energy, neutralize punches,
and win the fight with ease. The key to establishing a clinch on an aggressive opponent is to understand that there are two safe
distances in a fight: all the way out or all the way in.
Technical Slices
1. Keep the Distance (Preparation Drill)
• Essential Detail: Lead with the back leg when stepping back
• Most Common Mistake: Allowing the feet to come together while moving
• Drill Orders: Start from safe distance, keep the distance for 3-5 steps, reverse roles
2. Close the Distance
• Indicator: Opponent becomes aggressive and commits to attacking you.
• Essential Detail: Keep hands protecting face during entry
• Most Common Mistake: Lunging forward with the wrong foot
• Bad Guy Reminder: Take two conservative steps then become aggressive on the third
• Safety Tip: Use open hands and refrain from actually striking during practice
• Drill Orders: Start standing, keep the distance, establish the clinch control, reverse roles