@rjshoniker No, this is a major misconception the world over. Crossing the feet locks the shoulder in place and keeps everything tight. That is goal here and not only does Eddie push this concept but several BJJ black belts do too. However, crossing your feet while going for the arm bar off your back is something we do not do (the mechanics are different )
If you do cross your legs, you have to make sure that the leg witch in the face of your opponent is underneath the one crossing you opponent's chest and that the other arm is trapped between your legs. If not, he will clear your leg and climb right out the arm bar. :)
what is the purpose of having the feet crossed like that? do you find yourself being able to trap your opponents better that way? I ask because I have learned not to do that but I also know that there is more than one way to skin a cat.
@rjshoniker No, this is a major misconception the world over. Crossing the feet locks the shoulder in place and keeps everything tight. That is goal here and not only does Eddie push this concept but several BJJ black belts do too. However, crossing your feet while going for the arm bar off your back is something we do not do (the mechanics are different )
Look up our "genie" defence video ;-)
If you do cross your legs, you have to make sure that the leg witch in the face of your opponent is underneath the one crossing you opponent's chest and that the other arm is trapped between your legs. If not, he will clear your leg and climb right out the arm bar. :)
what is the purpose of having the feet crossed like that? do you find yourself being able to trap your opponents better that way? I ask because I have learned not to do that but I also know that there is more than one way to skin a cat.
great! now i know how to remove timmy's kung fu grip from my cupcake
easy, be fast and strong. strength and speed are the key to an armbar.
buenas tecnicas... bjj in arg
Nifty, cheers :)
great video ;)