🥋 Techniques

What is Arm Drag in BJJ?

Quick Definition

A technique pulling the opponent's arm across your body to get to their back or side.

Full Explanation

The arm drag is a fundamental technique where you grab the opponent's wrist or tricep and pull their arm across your body, creating an angle to get to their back or side. It works from standing, seated guard, butterfly guard, and many other positions. Marcelo Garcia's arm drag to back take is legendary. The arm drag is simple but highly effective at all levels and is one of the best ways to initiate offense.

Examples in Context

"The arm drag from butterfly guard led straight to the back"

"Arm drags are simple but incredibly effective"

Related Terms

Back Control

The most dominant position in BJJ, controlling your opponent from behind with hooks in.

Butterfly Guard

A seated guard with your feet hooked inside your opponent's thighs.

Wrestling

The ancient grappling art focused on takedowns and control, widely used in BJJ.

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