arm bar from guard (hooking the leg)

went to train this morning (monday) and was again the only student so got a private lesson with master daniel (again). he went over basic armbar from guard (by hooking uke's leg). when the sweep fails, go to pendulum sweep (next blog entry).

* key for both of these moves is during the bridge, hip goes side-to-side and then straight up (do not rotate on to a shoulder).

* using the underneath leg to climb his back is the most important detail i continue to struggle with (and the reason, master daniel says that my opponents keep passing my guard).

* pulling my opponent towards me with my legs while my guard is closed is key to being able to reach under his leg.

* although placing the plant foot on the uke's hip is ideal, i'm finding it more effective simply to place it on the floor. master daniel said this is ok for now.