The Best Armbar in MMA?
By now it is safe to assume that everyone has heard about
Ronda Rousey’s armbar. At the
moment, it is the best armbar in MMA, and its legend grows every time Rousey
steps into the cage. All of her
opponents train to defend against it, know that it is coming, and yet they
cannot stop it. Not one of
Rousey’s opponents has made it out of the first round before falling victim to
her devastating armbar.
So how does Ronda Rousey do it? What is the secret to her armbar success?
The first answer is confidence in herself. She believes in her technique, and she goes
for it without any hesitation. The
second answer is her countless years and hours spent drilling the
technique. Due to her Olympic Judo
background, Ronda has probably spent more time drilling the armbar than almost
any other mixed martial artist.
It’s all about repetition.
Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts to developing as
proficient an armbar as Ronda Rousey.
However, for those who want to get moving in the right direction,
the below Gracie Breakdown is an excellent place to start. Study the technique, and then get to
the gym and start drilling.
