[ML1.1] Standard Arm-bar: (Mat Technique from the Standing Position)

Warning: This technique should only be practiced with a qualified AOKK instructor present.

Execution:

Initially teach this from a standing position.

• Start with uke, on his/her back, on the tatami.
• Tori grasps uke’s wrist and pulls upwards lifting uke’s shoulder off the tatami (mat).
• Tori drives both feet under uke’s shoulder like a wedge.

Note: Keep your feet close together but keep enough distance to allow for uke’s arm.

Note: Tori’s thumb should be pointing away from your chest for proper alignment.

Note: This can also be taught by placing one foot over uke’s head to prevent him/her from rolling with the arm-bar as you drop backwards. You can also drive a heel thrust kick into the side of uke’s head as you push your leg over uke to prevent the roll.

• Squat down and press uke’s wrist against your chest.

Note: You must keep uke’s wrist tight against your chest or they’ll be able to pull away as you drop.

• Fall backwards to your bottom and pull uke’s arm towards your head.

Note: Pull the opponent as deep as you can to increase the power of the fulcrum.

• Roll uke’s arm until the elbow is pointing down and resting on your abdomen.
• Arch your back to apply pressure to uke’s elbow.

Note: When uke feels pain he/she must tap-out quickly to prevent injury.  Uke should not tap until they feel compromised or in pain. Tapping too soon will give your fellow student a false sense of security.                                                    

Note: This technique must be taught when teaching the student fundamental number-two.