North South

Variation of: Top Control

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 (3)

Kimura

A fundamental shoulder lock submission that targets the shoulder joint through rotational pressure …

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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 External Shoulder Lock (Trab Lock / Scorpion Lock)

An external-rotation shoulder lock from the north-south / reverse scarf-hold position, entered via …

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