North South
A dominant top pin in which the top player's chest controls the bottom player's chest or upper body while the two are oriented head-to-foot, facing opposite directions — the top player's head sits over the bottom player's head/shoulders, looking toward their feet. The top player stays low and heavy, typically controlling the far arm, to prevent escape and set up attacks.
Techniques (5)
Arm-In North-South Choke
A variation of the North-South Choke where the choking arm threads in front of and traps the oppone…
View DetailsKimura
A fundamental shoulder lock submission that targets the shoulder joint through rotational pressure …
View DetailsNorth South Choke
From north-south position, wrap arm around opponent's neck and shoulder. Support with non-choking a…
View DetailsNorth-South External Shoulder Lock (Trab Lock / Scorpion Lock)
An external-rotation shoulder lock from the north-south / reverse scarf-hold position, entered via …
View DetailsCommon Transitions
From here, you can go to
- Open Guard suggested Top Top Gi & No-Gi
- Side Control suggested Top Top Gi & No-Gi
- Back Control — Back Take from North-South Top Attacker Gi & No-Gi
- Knee-on-Belly — Step Up to Knee on Belly Top Top Gi & No-Gi
- Mount — Advance to Mount Top Top Gi & No-Gi
You can arrive here from
- Crucifix suggested Attacker Top Gi & No-Gi
- Half Guard suggested Top Top Gi & No-Gi
- Side Control — Step Over to North-South Top Top Gi & No-Gi
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