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 (100)

Nami Juji Jime

A strangle where tori crosses their arms in front of uke's neck, palms down, and applies pressure t…

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No-Gi Cross Collar Equivalents

Adaptations of cross collar principles for no-gi application, typically using the forearms, shoulde…

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North South Choke

From north-south position, wrap arm around opponent's neck and shoulder. Support with non-choking a…

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North-South Triangle

Triangle applied from north-south position.

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Omoplata

A shoulder lock where the legs are used to apply pressure against the shoulder joint by pinning the…

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Omoplata to Triangle

Transitioning from omoplata to triangle.

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One-Arm Triangle

Triangle with one-arm trapped inside.

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One-Handed Cross Collar

A variation where significant pressure is applied using primarily one hand deep in the collar. Part…

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Over Under Pass

A guard pass where one arm goes under and the other over the opponent's leg

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Paper Cutter Choke

Named for the chopping motion resembling a paper cutter. From top position, one hand secures a deep…

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Pendulum Sweep

A sweep from closed guard where the defender swings their leg like a pendulum to disrupt balance an…

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Pendulum Triangle

Swinging the leg over during guard transition.

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