Add rotation when controlling a limb to increase effectiveness.
Controlling the head or any limb is much easier and more powerful if you add some rotation.
Some examples:
- When attacking an armbar, twist the arm as well as hyper-extending.
- When attacking the kneebar, pull the heel toward you to add rotational force to the attack.
- When pulling down on your opponent’s head, pull and twist the neck.
Rotational control is effective because it attacks your opponent’s posture and structure (see Theory of Alignment). When your opponent’s skeletal structure is not properly aligned, it greatly reduces the ability to rely on musculature.
Adding rotational control is one of the most effective ways to complete a submission when your opponent is using strength to defend.
