Armbar from Guard for Bigger Slower People (Be Tighter)

Developing the speed for an Armbar can be tough if you’re a bigger guy in BJJ.

That’s the situation that sparked today’s question.

Our friend is a large man (6’3 234lbs) and he is unable to turn his hips quickly for the Armbar from the Guard.

In this video I show my preferred method for the basic Armbar from Full Guard in Brazilian Jiujitsu.

My big focus is on keeping tight control rather than relying on speed.

I’ve found that being a Heavyweight in BJJ. Having the tight control allows to lack a little extra speed with the hips.

1 caveat to this is that I encourage any larger grappler to work on their speed from the bottom. The reason being is that if they become quick from the bottom, it’s a weapon that most bigger guys do not have.

So if you’re a bigger person in BJJ. I hope this basic armbar from Guard is helpful. And also, continue to work on your speed and hip movement so that it improves.

Talk to you guys next time!
-Chewy
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