Submissions

Americana

A figure-four shoulder lock with their arm bent and hand pinned to the mat.

Also called keylock, americana lock, figure four armlock, bent armlock, paintbrush.

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BJJ Techniques - Lots of Submissions from Side Control

Beginner Eli Knight

The Only Side Control Attack System You Need

Intermediate Josh Saunders

Finishing from side control depending on the reaction of the near arm (Lachlan Giles)

Intermediate Lachlan Giles

5 Submissions From Side Control (Every White Belt) MUST Know

Beginner Marcos Tinoco

Secret to EXCRUCIATING Submissions From Scarf Hold - Henry Akins

Intermediate Henry Akins

Americana Armlock: The Three Most Common Errors

Intermediate Stephan Kesting

Americana from Mount

Beginner Lachlan Giles

Emily Kwok - BJJ Techniques - Chained Cross Side Attacks - BJJ Weekly #053

Intermediate Emily Kwok

How to attack with ude garami from kuzure kesa gatame - Tom Barlow

Intermediate Tom Barlow

Top Half Guard Shoulder Lock — Submit Without Passing! #bjj #half #guard #submit #shoulder #lock

Intermediate Work Harder and Smarter BJJ

Americana, Straight Arm Lock & Kimura from Side Control ⚡️ Jiu Jitsu w/ Jen Z

Beginner Jen Z