Techniques
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Long Step Pass
A pass from half guard where the passer takes a long step with their trapped leg
Lumberjack Sweep
A guard-bottom sweep executed when the opponent stands up inside closed guard or open guard to attempt a posture break …
Nami Juji Jime
A strangle where tori crosses their arms in front of uke's neck, palms down, and applies pressure to the carotid arteri…
No-Gi Cross Collar Equivalents
Adaptations of cross collar principles for no-gi application, typically using the forearms, shoulders, and hands to cre…
North South Choke
From north-south position, wrap arm around opponent's neck and shoulder. Support with non-choking arm. Place head besid…
North-South External Shoulder Lock (Trab Lock / Scorpion Lock)
An external-rotation shoulder lock from the north-south / reverse scarf-hold position, entered via a sit-through (sit-o…
Omoplata
A shoulder lock where the legs are used to apply pressure against the shoulder joint by pinning the arm to the ground.
One-Handed Cross Collar
A variation where significant pressure is applied using primarily one hand deep in the collar. Particularly useful in t…
Over Under Pass
A guard pass where one arm goes under and the other over the opponent's leg
Paper Cutter Choke
Named for the chopping motion resembling a paper cutter. From top position, one hand secures a deep collar grip while t…
Pendulum Sweep
A sweep from closed guard where the defender swings their leg like a pendulum to disrupt balance and roll the opponent.
Peruvian Necktie
Similar arm position to Anaconda but step legs over opponent's head. Hook legs around their body. Bridge hips while pul…
Reverse Triangle
Triangle with head positioned on the opposite side of normal triangle.
Rolling Cross Collar Choke
A dynamic application of the cross collar choke involving a rolling movement to generate momentum and pressure. Often u…
Rubber Guard
A closed guard variation where the leg is brought up high to control opponent's posture
Samurai Choke
A variation where exceptional pressure is created using just one hand deep in the collar, with the other hand reinforci…