The helicopter armbar may be a fashionable Brazilian jiu jitsu submission. It was introduced to the BJJ public for the first time by the Gracie Barra black belt Braulio Estima – Much respect and love –. Then, this flashy jiu-jitsu move spreads everywhere and it is tested by several BJJ practitioners worldwide.
The armbar is an effective submission technique used to submit many jiu jitsu practitioners in the daily BJJ training and the famous tournaments. Thus, many fighters use the armbar to win several matches at the highest jiu-jitsu, UFC, MMA competitions. Therefore, the armbar is one of the first submissions generally taught to beginner grapplers martial artistes.
The helicopter arm bar may be a quick, savage, fantastic, and effective submission when applied correctly. And, there are many entrances to the helicopter armbar like from the open or the De La Riva guard, the full guard with a standing opponent, and more.