Spinning Arm Bar from Front Mount

Start in a good front mount position.


Attempt this submission when your opponent uses one or both arms to push your body up off of his.

In the picture, Tyler is trying to bench press Coach Daniel after bumping him.


Place one of your hands on the center of his chest, going under the arm that you are NOT going to attack.


Place your other hand on top of the hand that is on his chest, going over the arm that you ARE going to attack.

In this example, Daniel is targeting Tyler’s right arm.


While keeping pressure on his body with your hips, pivot your body to the side that you’re attacking, sliding your knee underneath his shoulder. Your other leg should stay on the other side of his body.


Rotate your other leg so that your foot is under his other shoulder, as shown. Keep your hips low!

At this point, you have achieved the S-mount position.


Lean toward his feet.


Throw your leg over his neck.


Secure his arm with both your hands, keeping your elbows down. If needed, pull upward and butt-scoot closer to his shoulder so that it is off the mats.


To finish the submission, lean back while keeping your elbows down, knees pinched in toward each other, and feet on the mats (or as close to the mats as possible). If his thumb is not pointing up, then rotate his hand until it is. This ensures that his elbow is pointing toward the mats.