The Arm Saddle System by Danny Maira and Nick Salles

Attaching to the upper body in modern no-gi jiu-jitsu is tougher than ever — opponents are slippery, elusive, and increasingly savvy. The Arm Saddle System offers a cutting-edge solution to this evolving problem.  

• In this detailed instructional, top-tier competitors and instructors Danny Maira and Nick Salles break down a proven, high-percentage system for dominating and submitting from a position they’ve coined the Arm Saddle.
  
• Whether you're brand new or already experienced, this course gives you the tools to reliably enter, control, and finish — even against the toughest resistance.
  
• Not just a collection of techniques, this series teaches you how to train the system through structured, implementable games!
  

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What will You Learn?

Attaching to the upper body in modern no-gi jiu-jitsu is tougher than ever — opponents are slippery, elusive, and increasingly savvy. The Arm Saddle System offers a cutting-edge solution to this evolving problem.

In this detailed instructional, top-tier competitors and instructors Danny Maira and Nick Salles break down a proven, high-percentage system for dominating and submitting from a position they’ve coined the Arm Saddle. Whether you're brand new or already experienced, this course gives you the tools to reliably enter, control, and finish — even against the toughest resistance.

Not just a collection of techniques, this series teaches you how to train the system through structured, implementable games. You’ll develop instincts, timing, and decision-making skills that translate directly to live rolls and competition.

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What You’ll Learn:

• ✅ Why the Arm Saddle Works – A modern response to the difficulty of upper body control in no-gi.

• ✅ Entries for All Levels – Learn accessible setups and transitions from common positions.

• ✅ Clamp. Control. Submit. – Positional dominance that leads to devastating submissions.

• ✅ Training Games That Make It Stick – Reinforce skills through engaging, focused drills that improve timing and reaction.

• ✅ Submission Chains That Flow – Build systems around the Arm Saddle: kimuras, armbars, triangles, and more.

• ✅ Defensive Concepts – Understand how to prevent common counters and solidify control.

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Who It’s For:

• 🟢 Beginners – Start developing upper body attacks early with clear, step-by-step instruction.

• 🔵 Intermediates – Sharpen your understanding of body mechanics and transitions.

• 🔴 Advanced Grapplers – Add a layered, competition-ready system to your no-gi arsenal.

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Modern Jiu-Jitsu Requires Modern Tools.

The Arm Saddle System gives you a powerful answer to one of no-gi’s biggest challenges. If you’re serious about submitting more and struggling less, this is your next step.

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

• Intro
• Mechanics Of The Arm Saddle/ K Guard On The Upper Body
• Staying Sticky/ Lifting Our Hips Up To Connect
• Upper Vs Lower Body Correlation Arm Saddle To K: Elbow Open Vs Elbow Closed
• Basic Finishing Mechanics
• Opponent Grabs The Bottom Leg (Classic)
• Opponent Grabs Top Leg
• Clearing The Grip On The Top Leg
• Basic Entry To Arm Saddle

Part 2

• Intro To No-Gi Lasso
• Frame Fish Hook Drill
• No Gi Lasso To Arm Saddle Variation
• 2 On 1 Looping Your Arm Into Arm Saddle
• Countering The Hip Frame
• Bump By To Arm Saddle
• Cross Lasso To Arm Saddle
• G Loop To Baby Bolo
• G loop To Double Backside
• Arm Drag Entry To Arm Saddle
• No Gi Lasso To Shotgun Grip Triangle
• Shotgun Grip To Scissor Sweep / Arm Drag

Part 3

• Common Counters Intro, Roll Through And Butt Flop
• Countering The Thigh Grab And Connected Hands
• Tarikoplata
• Back Take Vs Connected Hands
• When To Bail
• Arm Saddle Dove From The Bump By
• Arm Saddle From Double Pull
• De La Riva Entry
• Saddle To Arm Saddle
• Arm Saddle From Omoplata
• Front Headlock To Arm Saddle To Front Headlock Versatility
• Outro