High Ground

Variation of: Back Crucifix

An inverted crucifix-family back-control position (aka 'upside-down back control') within Back Crucifix. Hub of a no-gi system: Chest Wrap into Reverse Half Guard, Side Triangle to Kimura, Side Triangle to Crucifix/Reverse Omoplata, or a Darce finish.

Ground Phase

Alternative Names

BJJ: High Ground, Upside-Down Back Control

Techniques (1)

Reverse Omoplata

A shoulder-lock variation reached from the Side Triangle stage of the High Ground system rather tha…

Joint Lock Techniques (Kansetsu-waza)

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Common Transitions

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Submission to Position

Crucifix suggested via Reverse Omoplata Gi & No-Gi
Side Control suggested via Kimura, Side Triangle Gi & No-Gi
Turtle suggested via D'Arce Choke Gi & No-Gi

Transition

Reverse Half Guard suggested Gi & No-Gi

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