Techniques

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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…

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…

Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi

A technique where tori blocks uke's foot/ankle while pulling them forward and to the side.

Scissor Sweep

A fundamental sweep from closed guard where one leg cuts across the opponent's body while the other pushes to roll them…

Seoi Nage

A throw in which tori turns their back to uke and loads them onto their shoulder before throwing.

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

Side Triangle

Triangle applied from side control position.

Single Leg Takedown

The single leg takedown is a common technique used by wrestlers of all skill levels. When done quickly, it can put your…

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…

Smash Pass

A guard pass where the passer uses heavy pressure to pin and pass the legs

Snap Down

A technique where the attacker grabs the opponent's head/neck and pulls it down forcefully while they sprawl or step ba…