Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
The straight arm bar is one of the most versatile and useful submissions in grappling and MMA. In this video, we look at the fundamentals and mechanics of straight arm bars, mostly from different guards. I show multiple variations with entries, combos and details needed to finish this submission more frequently and efficiently.
Feel free to jump around, but make sure you watch through to the end for all the breakdowns.
Chapters:
0:00 - 0:34: Intro
0:35 - 1:58: Basic Arm Bar from Closed Guard
1:59 - 2:49: Alternate Basic Arm Bar from Closed Guard
2:50 - 5:47: Arm Crunch / Shotgun Dilemma
5:48 - 6:23: Failed Arm Bar to Triangle Dilemma
6:24 - 7:04: Scythe / Cigar Cutter Arm Bar
7:05 - 8:07: Knee Pinch Shotgun Arm Bar
8:08 - 9:15: Hiza Gatame from Butterfly Guard
9:16 - 10:26: K-Guard Shotgun Arm Bar
10:27 - 12:30 : Apathy / Outside Funk Corkscrew Arm Bar
12:31 - 14:00: Choi Bar from Knee Shield
14:01 - 14:45: Outtro
If you are interested in hosting me for a seminar, shoot me an email at eliknight173@gmail.com.
Hope you like it!
Gear from @RollBliss
Knee Sleeve from @anacondafightwear
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The straight arm bar is one of the most versatile and useful submissions in grappling and MMA. In this video, we look at the fundamentals and mechanics of straight arm bars, mostly from different guards. I show multiple variations with entries, combos and details needed to finish this submission more frequently and efficiently.
Feel free to jump around, but make sure you watch through to the end for all the breakdowns.
Chapters:
0:00 - 0:34: Intro
0:35 - 1:58: Basic Arm Bar from Closed Guard
1:59 - 2:49: Alternate Basic Arm Bar from Closed Guard
2:50 - 5:47: Arm Crunch / Shotgun Dilemma
5:48 - 6:23: Failed Arm Bar to Triangle Dilemma
6:24 - 7:04: Scythe / Cigar Cutter Arm Bar
7:05 - 8:07: Knee Pinch Shotgun Arm Bar
8:08 - 9:15: Hiza Gatame from Butterfly Guard
9:16 - 10:26: K-Guard Shotgun Arm Bar
10:27 - 12:30 : Apathy / Outside Funk Corkscrew Arm Bar
12:31 - 14:00: Choi Bar from Knee Shield
14:01 - 14:45: Outtro
If you are interested in hosting me for a seminar, shoot me an email at eliknight173@gmail.com.
Hope you like it!
Gear from @RollBliss
Knee Sleeve from @anacondafightwear
If you’re interested in having me for a seminar, message me here or on other socials or email me at eliknight173@gmail.com
Hundreds more class instruction videos at Patreon.com/KnightJiuJitsu & BJJ Fanatics.
Please be sure to turn on notifications for new videos if you haven’t, so you can find out as soon as I upload a new one each week.
Become a member of this channel for exclusive class videos not available for free. Super cheap cost for access to lots of exclusive content.
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Exclusive Class Content at Patreon.com/KnightJiuJitsu
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BJJ Fanatics Instructionals here: tinyurl.com/y4ujekp6
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T-Shirts available here: tinyurl.com/wzu6ufb
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Instagram @knight_jiu_jitsu_
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TikTok @knightjiujitsu
