Elbows from Crossbody

Crossbody mount is a favorite dominate position, when you can use elbow strikesas well to add to your control, you have the opportunity to inflict lots of damage. Here are several basic ways to use your elbows to your advantage

• Step 1

I have Eddie in the crossbody position
• Step 2

I take my right forearm and place it on top of his face
• Step 3

Putting my right palm on his face, I push up, putting pressure on his face
• Step 4

I drop my right elbow quickly with my weight - driving my elbow into the side of Eddie's head
• Option #2

Here, I bring my arm in from of Eddie's face
• Option 2, step 2

I swing my elbow back into Eddie's face
• Option #3

Another option is when Eddie Locks his arms together, is to switch my hips so that my right leg is back
• Option 3, step 2

If Eddie locks his arms together, I take my right hand and push against his left elbow pit
• Option 3, Step 3

While Eddie fights for control, I quickly drop the right elbow into his face