Techniques
Browse every submission, sweep, escape, pass, and takedown in the library. Search by name or filter by phase, position, and mechanic.
Octopus Guard Sweep
The core sweep from octopus guard, functionally a sit-up sweep with superior leverage since the opponent's posture and …
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…
Sao Paulo Pass (Tozi Pass)
A pressure-based guard pass where the passer maintains low posture, controls the opponent's legs/knees, and uses forwar…
Scissor Sweep
A fundamental sweep from closed guard where one leg cuts across the opponent's body while the other pushes to roll them…
Shaolin Sweep
An eponymous half-guard sweep popularized by Vitor "Shaolin" Ribeiro. From the knee-shield half guard, the bottom playe…
Shrimp Escape
A fundamental escape movement where the hips are moved away to create space and recover guard.
Sickle Sweep
A sweep from De La Riva guard where the free leg reaps the opponent's far leg
Single Leg X Guard
A variation of X-Guard where one leg is controlled with both legs wrapped around it
Sliding Cross Collar Choke
A variation of cross collar where one hand secures a deep collar grip and the second hand slides in with a thumbs-in gr…