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| As your opponent steps in and punches with the right hand, deflect the punch with a hand block (left). | Punch with the right hand to the solar plexis. |
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| Punch with the left to the solar plexis. Note how Shawn pivots his hips to give power to his punches. | Right hand chop to your opponent's arm. This should deaden the arm and move it out of your way. |
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| Step forward with your right leg and pivot counter-clockwise, throwing your left elbow to the solar plexis. Note that you should maintain control of the opponent's right arm. | Left hand chop to the groin. |
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| Step back with your left leg, bringing your left arm behind your opponent's right arm to rest on his arm just below his right shoulder. | Pivot to your right and press forward and down on your opponent's arm, forcing him to his knees with the arm bar. On some people this will work with contact to his upper arm. For others, you will need to execute a stronger arm bar, pressing just above the elbow joint. |
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| Lift your left leg up and over your opponent's head. The weight of your leg will flip your opponent to the ground. | Finish with an appropriate technique. |
Practice to make sure the arm bar is effective. Take your opponent only as far as his knees initially, not all the way down. Have fun, and send your feedback to comments@jumpkicks.com.
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