The armbar is a submission move that is allowable in certain forms of fighting competition. This includes some forms of wrestling and mixed martial arts. MMA features wrestling and grappling competition that can be used to produce submission tapouts, and the armbar is a common technique. It uses the pelvis of a controlling fighter to bend back the arm of an opponent, who is faced with either tapping out or suffering a hyperextension of the elbow joint. The armbar is most effective when attempted from a top position, also called a mount.
Step 1
Start from a top position, where you are above your opponent and facing him, and place your right hand on your opponent's chest. Wrap your left arm around his right arm, grabbing your right arm to create a loop and isolate the opponent's arm.
Step 2
Sweep your left leg from a position behind you so it comes around the opponent's isolated arm. Step over to the other side of the head so both feet are on the opponent's left side.
Step 3
Squeeze the arm tightly and grip with both of your hands to keep control of the opponent's arm. If the opponent breaks free from this grip, the armbar will be unsuccessful.
Step 4
Sit on the opponent's right side, pulling the arm with you. Flatten your legs against the opponent -- your left leg will cross his face and neck and your right leg will cross his chest, pinning him to the ground.
Step 5
Lean back, pulling the arm with you. The arm must be pulled far enough that it contacts the pelvis and is under intense pressure at the elbow joint. Continue pulling back until the wrestler taps out. This almost always happens, but if the wrestler refuses to tap out, you will be forced to hyperextend the elbow to end the fight. Though gruesome, it is the opponent's decision to tap out or risk injury.
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