Triangle to Armbar to Figure Four Armbar

This is a nice flow from tri angle to armbar to figure four armbar. The last submission is great for defending the armbar stack defense or posturing up to defend the triangle! Have fun!!!

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We start in guard with wrist control. Hips up to set up the...
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passing or packing of the Joes hand between the legs.
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After I get my leg over his shoulder, I pull it down tight to his back and control the head. I plant my foot on his hip.
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I push off of Joe's hip to get the angle across the back of his neck with my calf. I try to bring my right foot as high as I can. Stay flat on the back, don't roll onto your hip. Keep control of his arm and pull it across your torsoe with you as you angle out.
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Now with that angle, I should be able to lock up the TA without having to use my hand to pull the foot or shin in.
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Next, I push Joe's head away with my hand and back of my right thigh as I swing my left leg over his head. You can just slip it over the head with these steps. I did it wide for illustrative purposes.
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Basic armbar. Notice my feet crossed with the leg near his head on the bottom and my other is on top. The other way makes it easier for him to sit up and stack since the leg near the neck can't control the head.
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Let's say he starts to stack, I rotate my hips inside and rotate my left shin across his face. My right leg is high and out of the way so I can...
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lock it down over his shoulder. Keep the hand tight to the chest ready to slide it to the left or right as you push you hips into the elbow. If you have to, tilt your head to one side and roll over your shoulder as you push your hips to the mat.