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 (94)

Omoplata to Triangle

Transitioning from omoplata to triangle.

Closed Guard Strangulation Techniques (Shime-waza)
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One-Arm Triangle

Triangle with one-arm trapped inside.

Closed Guard Strangulation Techniques (Shime-waza)
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One-Handed Cross Collar

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

Mount Side Control Closed Guard Open Guard Strangulation Techniques (Shime-waza)
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Over Under Pass

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

Open Guard Guard Passing Techniques
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Paper Cutter Choke

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

Side Control Strangulation Techniques (Shime-waza)
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Pendulum Sweep

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

Closed Guard Sweep Techniques
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Pendulum Triangle

Swinging the leg over during guard transition.

Closed Guard Strangulation Techniques (Shime-waza)
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Peruvian Necktie

Similar arm position to Anaconda but step legs over opponent's head. Hook legs around their body. B…

Side Control Strangulation Techniques (Shime-waza)
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Reverse Triangle

Triangle with head positioned on the opposite side of normal triangle.

Closed Guard Strangulation Techniques (Shime-waza)
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Rolling Cross Collar Choke

A dynamic application of the cross collar choke involving a rolling movement to generate momentum a…

Closed Guard Half Guard Strangulation Techniques (Shime-waza)
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Rolling Triangle

Rolling entry into triangle position.

Open Guard Strangulation Techniques (Shime-waza)
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Rubber Guard

A closed guard variation where the leg is brought up high to control opponent's posture

Closed Guard
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Positions (18)

Crucifix
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A dominant control position where one practitioner has their opponent's arm tra…
Back Crucifix
A variation of the Crucifix position taken from the back, where the practitione…
Reverse Crucifix
A crucifix variation where the practitioner controls the opponent from a modifi…
Side Crucifix
A variation of the Crucifix position taken from the side, where the practitione…
Mount
Straddling opponent's torso
Back Control
Control of opponent's back
Side Control
Perpendicular control of torso
Butterfly Guard
A seated open guard position with feet hooked inside the opponent's thighs
Closed Guard
Legs wrapped around opponent
De La Riva Guard
An open guard variation where the outside foot hooks around the opponent's leg
Open Guard
Legs controlling but not closed
Half Guard
Controlling one of opponent's legs
Spider Guard
An open guard position where the feet are placed on the opponent's biceps
Lasso Guard
An open guard variation where the leg is wrapped around the opponent's arm
Turtle
All-fours defensive position
Knee-on-Belly
Control with knee on torso
X-Guard
An open guard where the legs form an X around one of the opponent's legs
Bottom Side/Mount
Defensive under-positions

Mechanics (8)

Control/Pin Techniques (Osaekomi-waza)
Strangulation Techniques (Shime-waza)
Joint Lock Techniques (Kansetsu-waza)
Sweep Techniques
Pressure Techniques
Escape Techniques
Guard Passing Techniques
Turnover Techniques