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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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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro0
Mechanics Of The Arm Saddle/ K Guard On The Upper Body1:28
Staying Sticky/ Lifting Our Hips Up To Connect3:02
Upper Vs Lower Body Correlation Arm Saddle To K: Elbow Open Vs Elbow Closed5:01
Basic Finishing Mechanics7:21
Opponent Grabs The Bottom Leg (Classic)10:02
Opponent Grabs Top Leg13:35
Clearing The Grip On The Top Leg15:43
Basic Entry To Arm Saddle18:06 - (21:53)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro To No-Gi Lasso0
Frame Fish Hook Drill5:45
No Gi Lasso To Arm Saddle Variation8:46
2 On 1 Looping Your Arm Into Arm Saddle13:02
Countering The Hip Frame14:29
Bump By To Arm Saddle16:26
Cross Lasso To Arm Saddle19:50
G Loop To Baby Bolo23:02
G loop To Double Backside25:40
Arm Drag Entry To Arm Saddle27:39
No Gi Lasso To Shotgun Grip Triangle31:31
Shotgun Grip To Scissor Sweep / Arm Drag34:26 - (37:22)

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Common Counters Intro, Roll Through And Butt Flop0
Countering The Thigh Grab And Connected Hands5:45
Tarikoplata11:06
Back Take Vs Connected Hands15:48
When To Bail20:21
Arm Saddle Dove From The Bump By23:33
Arm Saddle From Double Pull25:37
De La Riva Entry27:56
Saddle To Arm Saddle32:33
Arm Saddle From Omoplata35:55
Front Headlock To Arm Saddle To Front Headlock Versatility37:20
Outro39:36 - (41:09)

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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.

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.

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.

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

 

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