Submissions

Used when an opponent wrestles up from a clinch, exposing their neck. The core mechanism is using the chest and belly to crush the head while securing a double…

A north-south guillotine variation that uses a ten-finger grip under the chin to secure the choke without relying on gi material. It works by rolling the oppon…

Use when you control the arm and have the elbow pinned. Forces the shoulder into external rotation and hyperextension by pinning the wrist and rotating the arm…

A versatile chain that uses grip breaking and hip movement to attack the shoulder or elbow when the opponent builds structure.

Applies an arm lock from the mount position, using a deep hook to prevent the attacker from bench-pressing you off.

Use this when the cross-collar choke isn't available or the opponent successfully defends and breaks your grip. The Americana attacks the arm directly without…

Use when opponent's arm is flat on the ground while you're in mount, typically when they're defending your attacks. The lock works by pinning the wrist and rot…

Used from side control to isolate the arm and hyperextend the shoulder. The mechanism relies on controlling the wrist and elbow while turning the opponent's bo…

Arm lock from side control — use the underhook to push the arm out, grab the wrist to the mat, figure-four the grip, and rotate the elbow toward the hip.

A deceptive entry where you fake an Americano to draw a reaction, then slide down to finish the head and arm choke. It works because the opponent focuses on th…

A top-side choke from front headlock that functions like an arm triangle. It works by pinning the elbow, rolling the opponent, and using the bicep to cut the c…

Used when the opponent's shoulder is too wide for a standard head and arm. You enter your hand under their neck, grab your bicep, and use your leg to smush the…

Applied when the guillotine grip isn't available. Enters under the neck, traps the arm, and rolls the opponent to finish the choke.

Anaconda choke starting at the neck and exiting by the armpit, finished with a roll and rear naked choke style grip.

Used when engaging leg locks from the back. The mechanism relies on pulling under the hips to off-balance the opponent, forcing their hands or butt down to cre…

Use this when your opponent hides their heel to defend against a standard heelhook. It works by exposing the heel and applying rotational torque while controll…

An arm bar finish used when the choke fails, utilizing a leg wedge under the elbow to break the arm.

Uses an arm lock threat to draw the opponent's arm out, creating the angle for a triangle. It requires pivoting on the inside thighs and adjusting the shin ang…

Apply from a standing or crouching position when you can secure both arms around the neck. Sprawl out, elevate on your toes, and slide forward to finish.

Execute from mount or side control when an arm crosses your neck. The mechanism locks the grip with your forehead before dismounting to drop hips and squeeze.

Defends a forearm choke by elevating hips to create a buffer, then wrapping the arm across the neck to secure an arm triangle. Uses hip escapes to generate the…

Refines the arm triangle finish by addressing common mistakes like leaving space or keeping knees on the mat, ensuring maximum pressure and preventing escapes.

Converts a cradle into an arm triangle by head-snaking through the created pocket, using the knee to flatten the opponent and the shoulder to apply choke press…

Arm triangle from top side control — pin the framing arm with the cross face, walk the elbow high, replace with your head, gable grip, and step over to switch…

Guillotine variation where the opponent's arm is inside, requiring a 'crimp the hose' finish — bending the head toward the belly rather than lifting the elbow…

An arm-in guillotine variation used when the opponent defends the no-arm version by framing, utilizing the opponent's arm to enhance the choke.

The Marcelo Garcia-style guillotine with the elbow driven up over the opponent's shoulder, finished by driving the wrist through the neck while simultaneously…

When an opponent bites your leg during an armbar attempt, use a hammer fist to their face to force them to defend their head, creating an opening to finish the…

Executing a fundamental armbar from mount by ensuring the opponent's elbow is inside the hips, controlling their movement, and applying the submission with pro…

Basic armbar from mount setup involving elbow control and separation techniques.

Deploy when the opponent locks their arms in a choke defense. Foot pressure on the bicep mechanically forces separation, while dribbling the head backward remo…

Execute when the opponent hides their arm under their bicep. Baiting with pulls and striking the elbow strips the grip, while pivoting to the opposite side cre…

Apply when the opponent maintains a tight grip. Underhooking the leg blocks guard recovery while sliding your elbow down the forearm shifts leverage to the wri…

Applied when the opponent regains posture after defending the triangle, using a neck hook and hip shift to isolate the arm.

Applied from back control when the opponent's hands are occupied or pinned. The mechanism relies on sitting down to break posture and isolating one arm for the…

Used when you have back control but the opponent is defending tightly or hiding their arm. The mechanism relies on isolating one arm by controlling the armpit…

Used when an opponent escapes the choke by turning to their weak side. The mechanism relies on controlling the wrist to isolate the arm, using hip pressure to…

Use when you have wrist control in closed guard and need to submit your opponent from bottom. It isolates the arm by breaking posture, creating an angle with y…

Executed when the choke is defended, this armbar uses hip pressure and knee compression to isolate and hyperextend the arm.

A guard-based armbar that prioritizes controlling the opponent's head and driving their elbow inside the practitioner's hip line to prevent posture escapes and…

Used as a counter when the opponent defends the cross-collar choke by framing or blocking. The mechanism involves isolating the arm, controlling the wrist, and…

An armbar entry that prevents stacking by hooking the opponent's leg and swinging your own leg over their head. It solves the problem of the opponent posting t…

When the opponent posts an arm to defend the sweep, use that posted arm to set up an armbar. Curl your legs and lift your hips to trap the wrist in your armpit.

A fundamental guard submission used when you have control of the opponent's upper body. The core mechanism relies on breaking posture with chest pressure to al…

Use when partner is pressing down in your guard, giving you the opportunity to isolate an extended arm. The submission works by controlling the elbow above you…

Classic armbar from closed guard — step on the hip, pinch the knee against the shoulder, rotate perpendicular, throw the leg over the head, and hip in with the…

Armbar from guard using a sleeve and collar grip to throw the leg over the shoulder, with a transition to a traditional armbar if the opponent stacks.

Used when the opponent posts up on your chest. Transfers weight to hands to free legs, then uses hip pressure and forearm spacing to secure the arm over the he…

A rapid guard armbar finish that prioritizes hand-driven elbow collapse and head control over traditional hip elevation, making it highly effective against def…

Used when you have established the side angle (Kesagatame) and need to finish the match. The mechanism relies on using your legs to trap the arm and your body…