Catch his wrist with your left hand. Reach under with your right so both hands are on his wrist. Pull his elbow into your chest and bring his wrist down for the Americana finish.
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Underhand Stab
Low X block, stepping with left. If he’s holding with the right, your right hand will be on top of the X. Right hand catches behind elbow and bring him to you and bend him over. Both hands to elbow for chicken wing finish.
Variation: Do the same by blocking with the left only.
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Backhand Stab
Left hand catches his forearm overhand. Right hand reaches overtop and turns his wrist. Step under and armbar him with your shoulder. Keep his elbow in front of your shoulder.
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Forehand Stab
Catch his wrist with your left hand, overhand grip. Right hand bends his elbow as you step with your right foot. Drive his elbow up, step under and through with a left back step, and bring the chicken wing behind his back.
