This thread is for those who are convinced that arm break techniques can be purposefully be done either standing or as part of a takedown.
Striking techniques can be done in a realistic and hard manner by the use of protection in sparring and by competing or sparring with minimal or no equipment.
Breaks and chokes can also be performed in a realistic and hard manner because the opponent can tap before the break or choke takes full effect.
Using standing arm breaks has to beg the question:
How do you train them in a realistic manner?