Techniques
Browse every submission, sweep, escape, pass, and takedown in the library. Search by name or filter by phase, position, and mechanic.
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
Run the Pipe
A common finish from the Single Leg position. With the opponent's leg secured tightly to the body and the head driven i…
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
Tori places the sole against the front of uke's ankle/shin as an immovable post — this is a block, not a sweep - while …
Scissor Sweep
A fundamental sweep from closed guard where one leg cuts across the opponent's body while the other pushes to roll them…
Scottish Twister
An unconventional spinal and rib-cage compression submission popularized by Scottish fighter Stevie Ray. The lower half…
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…
Shoulder Crunch Sumi Gaeshi
A sumi-gaeshi-style sacrifice sweep from Butterfly Guard, popularized by Gordon Ryan (ADCC 2019). Set up with a same-si…
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 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…
Snap Down
A technique where the attacker grabs the opponent's head/neck and pulls it down forcefully while they sprawl or step ba…
Spladle
A counter and pinning move to the Single Leg. When the opponent shoots in and secures a leg, the defender drops their w…
Sprawl
A defensive technique used to counter takedown attempts, particularly shots to the legs. The defender quickly shoots th…