What does Armbar mean?
Other definitions of Armbar:
- A joint lock technique used in martial arts that targets the arm. Gives the opponent time to submit before long-lasting injury, in most cases. Can be attempted in several variations.
- A martial arts maneuver in which a person attempts to lock another persons are and stretch it painfully, willing the opponent to submit and lose the match.
- Grappling someone's arm in such a way that they give up or have a broken limb.
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How to use the term
Armbar:
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Once the fighter had secured the armbar, the fight was over.
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It looks like they're just rolling around on the floor, but they're practicing armbars.
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Get him in an armbar in the next round, he's looking tired and you've got better ground game.
References:
Wikipedia article about Armlock techniques
- A Miscellaneous that mentions "Armbar."
This detailed article goes into the history of various armbar or armlock techniques in different martial arts.
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