Guard Recovery to Armbar

This technique was submitted by London, England based Lockflow.com member Superbeast.

• Step 1

I am trapped under my opponent's side control but have my forearm and hand against his waist and hip.
• Step 2

I shrimp to the side to make the space for me to slide my legs through to recover guard.
• Step 3

I insert my knee into this space, partially recovering guard.
• Step 4

Rather than recovering guard fully, I bring my other leg up. Note my opponent still has his arms by my sides.
• Step 5

I pass my foot across my opponent's face so my ankle is under his chin and trap his arm by my side.
• Step 6

Using my shin his throat as an uncomfortable distraction, I turn my hips while keeping the arm trapped so push my opponent back onto the mat. His elbow should be over my thigh.
• Step 7

I squeeze my knees together and lean back towards the ground to finish the armbar.