Americana Armlock Escapes

Americana Armlock Escapes or Keylock Escapes

These videos provide details for grappling techniques known as Americana Armlock Escapes (or Americana Keylock Escapes, Americana Defenses, Americana Counters, Figure Four Armlock Escapes, etc.). These techniques are used in martial arts styles such as Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As you learn this technique, you should also study the Americana Armlock.

All grappling techniques are potentially dangerous and should only be practiced under the supervision of a trained martial arts instructor. For more techniques, please visit Black Belt Wiki’s main Grappling Techniques section.

Americana Counters

Americana Keylock Defense When Mounted

Americana Counter from Side Control