Arm Bar
Anytime you have an Arm in a ninety degree position with the hand pointed up, regardless of the position you are in, this is considered an Arm Bar.
SOCKET: In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu you may refer to this move as an Americana. We call this an Arm Bar because your figure 4 lock acts as a pry BAR against your opponents arm, helping keep it in the proper position, and applying pressure to the shoulder and elbow. This is very important as you learn to apply this move in various positions.
Arm Hook
Anytime you have an Arm in a ninety degree position with the hand pointed down, regardless of the position you are in, this is considered an Arm Hook.
SOCKET: In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu I have heard this move (depending on the position and style) referred to as a Kimura or “some type” (Arma, Omo, Uma, and even Gogo in reference to the additional choke) Plata. To us, regardless of the position, this is an Arm Hook. This is derived due to the figure 4 in this case hooks into your opponents arm with the pressure being applied in an opposite manner then the previously discussed Arm Bar.
Straight Arm Lock
Anytime you have an Arm in a straight, extended position using your arms to execute the move, regardless of the position you are in, this is considered a Straight Arm Lock.
Layout
Anytime you have an Arm in a Straight Arm Lock, but you are lying on your back, this is considered a Layout.
SOCKET #1: Think of it as you are laying down, this tip becomes very important when learning your transitions. The name Layout is derived from the action of lying down and extending the arm out.
SOCKET #2: In a Layout position NEVER CROSS YOUR FEET! You may see grapplers do this at times but always remember this rule. If your opponent is laying flat and you apply this submission do not cross your feet, but if your opponent stands up and the submission is still engaged you can more safely cross your feet for stability.
Fallout
Anytime you have an Arm in a Straight Arm Lock, but you are laying on your side or stomach, this is considered a Fallout.
SOCKET: Think of it as you are falling over as you apply the submission; this tip becomes very important when learning your transitions. The name Fallout is derived from the action of falling over and extending the arm out.
Hinge Pinch
Anytime you create pressure in the elbow joint of the arm by folding the opponents arm over, this is a Hinge Pinch. This can be accomplished by using your arm or leg and can be executed from any position. You may have also heard of this Hinge Pinch described as a Bicep Slicer.