Ground Phase

Ne-waza

Techniques occurring primarily on the ground. Ne-waza (寝技) translates to "ground techniques" in Japanese and encompasses all techniques executed when one or both practitioners are on the ground.

Techniques (128)

Tomahawk Sweep

A guard-bottom sweep against a standing opponent that attacks one ankle and sends uke falling to th…

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Toreador Pass

A guard pass where the passer backs away from open guard, controls the legs, and passes to the side.

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Trap and Roll (Mount)

A mount escape that uses the opponent's own posture and weight against them by trapping one or both…

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Triangle Choke

A technique where the legs are used to form a triangle around an opponent's neck and one arm, cutti…

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Tripod Sweep

A sweep from open guard where the foot on the hip and sleeve control are used to off-balance. A …

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Turtleplata

An omoplata-style shoulder lock adapted by Eduardo Telles to the turtle position. When the top play…

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Twister

A spinal lock that rotates the spine against its normal range of motion

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Ude Hishigi Juji Gatame

A joint lock that hyperextends the elbow, typically applied from guard, mount, or side control.

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Upa Escape

An escape from mount where the defender bridges their hips to disrupt the attacker's balance and cr…

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