The BJJ technique is partner and positionally contextually based. The Shaolin one you are showing is not. That's the difference between what makes the BJJ one effective and the one you are trying to show not effective.Originally Posted by LFJ
I don't know how to rotate the angle anymore on the drawing, but if I coud implore you to image once more...
I just snapped this screen shot from the first video. As you can see, viewing from the same angle, if the drawing continued rolling to the left, the arms would be in exactly the same position. Not only is there no risk of armbar, but it is essential to the leverage in the technique:
There can be no technique when you take it out of the context. That's why most BJJ techniques are shown with a partner.
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