Expand your armbar toolbox with creative, competition-tested entries from everywhere.
The Bottom Line
You learn unconventional armlocks from mount, side, passing, and turtle. You get chains that complement reverse armlock grips. You will not get a beginner-first armlock primer.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Armlock lovers
Skip if: You need basics
Tech focus: Margarida Armbar, Shotgun Armbar, Choi Bar
Biggest takeaway: Angles create finishes
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What You'll Learn
A four-volume arsenal of unconventional armlocks: margarida, shotgun, choi bar, americana-to-armbar, plus reverse armlock integrations. Built for grapplers who love catching arms from mount, side control, passing, scrambles, and turtle.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Armlock
- Americana To Armbar
- Margarida Armbar
- Shotgun Armbar
- Choi Bar
- Turtle Attacks
- Knee Cut Armlocks
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Technique Collection
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 2 hours and 44 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I started seeing armbar chances during passes once I looked for shoulder line errors rather than classic grips.
Why Magid Hage?
Known for creative armlock pathways, Magid shares competition-driven entries you can graft onto standard top games.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Fresh armbar angles opponents do not expect.
- Mount and side control options felt immediately dangerous.
- Pairs nicely with reverse armlock fundamentals.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some entries are flashy and require reps.
- Less emphasis on control retention after failed attempts.
- Not ideal as a first armlock course.
Smart Alternatives
- Reverse Armlock – Prefer a tighter, fundamentals-first armlock focus. (Price: $79.00, 3 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Magids Abstract Armlocks on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
