2. Americana Arm Lock

Question 1

Americana Armlock

Position: Mount

Slice 1: Basic Application

Indication: You are in Mount position.

Answer 1

A strike or a slap will bring Op’s arms up near their face.
Pick an arm and push to the ground at wrist and elbow.
Place inside arm’s elbow against Op’s neck.
Outside hand slides under Op’s elbow (palm up) and turns to grasp your wrist.
With your head close to the grip, roll Op’s elbow up while you slide his knuckles down.

Question 2

Americana Armlock

Position: Mount

Slice 2: Position Control

Indication: You have gotten the Americana grip.

Answer 2

You can no longer post you hands out and you need to maintain position control.
Grip side knee stays close.
Place hip pressure on Op with outside leg wrapped around Op’s leg and lift your heel to the sky.

Question 3

Americana Armlock

Position: Mount

Slice 3: Neck Hug Variation

Indication: You are in Mount and have wrapped your arm around Op’s neck for position control.

Answer 3

A strike or a slap will bring Op’s arms up near their face.
Free hand pushes Op’s wrist to the ground and yanks it over for the neck hug arm to grasp (spork).
Outside hand slides under Op’s elbow (palm up) and turns to grasp your wrist.
Establish leg hook and lift your heel to the sky.
Slide your elbow over Op’s head and lad elbow against Op’s neck. Switch to Spoon grip.
With your head close to the grip, roll Op’s elbow up while you slide his knuckles down.