Armbars can be both basic and complex techniques in BJJ – just depends on how good you are and which variation(s) you want to execute.
For example, the Canto Armbar is one of the nastiest Armbars you could learn.
Flávio Canto is a Brazilian judo champion and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, who won the bronze medal in the – 81 kg division at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. He previously competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Canto won three medals in a row at the Pan American Games: 1995, 1999 and 2003. He is known for his high level ground game and there are many stories of him having dominated many BJJ world champions on the ground in training.
Here’s how to do it, as shown by Flavio Canto:
Olympic Medalist And Judo Icon Flavio Canto Breaks Down His Progressive System For The Juji Gatame Armbar That Grapplers & Judoka Of All Levels Can Use To Improve This Fundamental Submission Attack!
- Not only is Flavio a Judo legend, but he is also a 6th-degree BJJ black belt and is known for his creative and lightning-fast submissions!
- Rapidly progress with Canto’s partner drills that will make every juji gatame feel natural and smooth.
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