Techniques
Browse every submission, sweep, escape, pass, and takedown in the library. Search by name or filter by phase, position, and mechanic.
Anaconda Choke
From front headlock, thread arm through armpit and around neck. Connect figure-four grip opposite to D'Arce. Roll under…
Arm Bar
A fundamental joint lock that hyperextends the opponent's elbow joint by isolating their arm between your legs and appl…
Assassin Choke
An innovative choking technique developed by Baret Yoshida that utilizes either the opponent's lapel or the practitione…
Baseball Bat Choke
Named for the grip resembling a baseball bat. Both hands grip the same side of the collar with thumbs inside, hands sta…
Basic Cross Collar Choke
A classic choke utilizing both lapels of the opponent's gi in a crossed position. The practitioner secures deep grips o…
Crossface
A control technique where the attacker places their forearm across the opponent's face/neck, typically from the side, t…
D'Arce Choke
A no-gi arm-triangle blood choke. The choking arm threads under the opponent's near arm, across the front of the neck, …
Ezekiel Choke
A versatile choke where one arm wraps around the opponent's head while the other arm's sleeve or hand is used to create…
Kata Gatame (Arm Triangle)
A fundamental technique that serves dual purposes: as a pinning technique (Osaekomi-waza) in Judo and as a blood choke …
Kesa Gatame
A ground hold where tori controls uke from the side, grabbing their arm and head in a scarf-like position.
Kimura
A fundamental shoulder lock submission that targets the shoulder joint through rotational pressure and leverage. Applie…
Lapel Knot Choke
A complex choke using the opponent's own lapel wrapped around their neck before applying pressure. The practitioner man…
No-Gi Cross Collar Equivalents
Adaptations of cross collar principles for no-gi application, typically using the forearms, shoulders, and hands to cre…
One-Handed Cross Collar
A variation where significant pressure is applied using primarily one hand deep in the collar. Particularly useful in t…
Paper Cutter Choke
Named for the chopping motion resembling a paper cutter. From top position, one hand secures a deep collar grip while t…
Peruvian Necktie
Similar arm position to Anaconda but step legs over opponent's head. Hook legs around their body. Bridge hips while pul…
Samurai Choke
A variation where exceptional pressure is created using just one hand deep in the collar, with the other hand reinforci…
Shrimp Escape
A fundamental escape movement where the hips are moved away to create space and recover guard.
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…
Ude Garami
A shoulder/arm lock where tori entangles uke's arm and applies pressure against the natural direction of the joint (com…
Yoko Shiho Gatame
A ground hold where tori controls uke from the side, securing the four corners of uke's upper body.