Techniques

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Leg Triangle from Guard

Leg scissors triangle from guard position.

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 …

Mounted Triangle

Triangle choke applied from the mount position.

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…

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North-South Triangle

Triangle applied from north-south position.

Omoplata

A shoulder lock where the legs are used to apply pressure against the shoulder joint by pinning the arm to the ground.

Omoplata to Triangle

Transitioning from omoplata to triangle.

One-Arm Triangle

Triangle with one-arm trapped inside.

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.

Pendulum Triangle

Swinging the leg over during guard transition.

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…

Rolling Triangle

Rolling entry into triangle position.

Rubber Guard

A closed guard variation where the leg is brought up high to control opponent's posture

Rubber Guard Triangle

Triangle setup using rubber guard control.

Samurai Choke

A variation where exceptional pressure is created using just one hand deep in the collar, with the other hand reinforci…