A complete armbar toolkit from mechanics to advanced entries and transitions.
The Bottom Line
You will refine finishing mechanics and learn to break defensive grips without muscling. The course then layers entries from mount, side, guard, crucifix and 50/50. Expect practical drills that transfer to live rounds fast.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Submission hunters
Skip if: You only play sweeps
Tech focus: Armbar, S Mount, Crucifix Armbar, Kimura Trap
Biggest takeaway: Angle beats strength on armbars.
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What You'll Learn
Four volumes progress from core mechanics and finishing to mount, side control, guard and transition armbars. You get entries like S-mount, pit stop, crucifix and 50/50 options plus drills for breaking stubborn grips.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Armbar
- S Mount
- Kimura Trap
- Crucifix Armbar
- North South Armbar
- 50/50 Armbar
- Grip Breaking
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Technique Collection, System Based
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 2 hours and 5 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I land more armbars by prioritizing angle changes and knee pinch before chasing the hands.
Why Dinu Bucalet?
Bucalet teaches clear armbar structure from set-up to finish. He emphasizes foot, hip and elbow-line control that scales from white belt to advanced. Entries include modern options like crucifix and 50/50 alongside core mount and guard attacks.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Mount to S-mount to armbar is a high percentage path for many.
- Lapel brabo threats often open clean armbar finishes in gi.
- Crucifix armbars create neck attacks if they defend stubbornly.
- Angle changes and ankle crossing helped some break strong grips.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Strong grip defense stalls many armbars without better mechanics.
- Stack pressure can neutralize armbars unless you change angles.
- People fail without knee pinch and hips up, losing control.
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Smart Alternatives
- Arm Lock Defense – Round out your game with escapes and counters. (Price: $97.00, 4 vols, 2021)
- Winning Submission Attacks – Add variety to your finishing chains from common positions. (Price: $79.00, 3 vols, 2021)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Arm Lock Attacks on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
