armbar

[US]/ˈɑːm.bɑː/
[UK]/ˈɑrm.bɑr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a joint lock in martial arts, such as judo or Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu, that hyperextends the opponent's elbow by applying pressure with the arms
v.to apply an armbar; armbar (present); armbarred (past); armbarring (present participle); armbarred (past participle)

Phrases & Collocations

the armbar

armbar attempt

armbar escape

armbar submission

locked armbar

armbar defense

armbar counter

armbar trap

armbarred him

armbarring

Example Sentences

he locked in a tight armbar and forced his opponent to submit.

she tried to escape the armbar but eventually tapped out.

the fighter set up the armbar perfectly from the guard position.

he attempted an armbar but his opponent defended it well.

the armbar is one of the most effective submission techniques in mma.

she escaped a dangerous armbar by rolling with the momentum.

the coach taught him how to properly apply an armbar.

he lost the match after getting caught in an armbar.

the referee stopped the fight when the armbar was locked in too deep.

she trained extensively on armbar escapes for weeks.

a well-executed armbar can end a fight in seconds.

he transitioned smoothly into an armbar from the mount position.

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