All BJJ techniques

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.

When an opponent attacks your arm from guard, this escape neutralizes the leverage by creating space and aligning your body parallel to theirs. It solves the p…

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…

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 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…

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…

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

A controlled entry from knee-on-belly that traps the arm and uses body weight to straighten the limb. Useful when faster entries are not available or against r…

Use this when the opponent extends an arm from mount. Control the wrist and elbow, transition to S-mount to clear the head with your legs, and fall back to hyp…

No-gi armbar from mount using the 'what time is it' grip or shoulder pressure to force the elbow up, transitioning through S-Mount with a locked door before fi…

A high-percentage mount submission that uses heavy thigh pressure to immobilize the opponent while isolating one arm for the finish. It solves the problem of o…

Exploits the opponent's natural resistance to an Americana by transitioning to an armbar as they pull their arm back. Also covers choking threats to force defe…

Use this when in mount against an opponent who's aware of armbar threats. It prevents telegraphing by using a choke feint to expose the arm, then compresses th…

Use this when you have mount but the opponent is or would be flat on their back, which makes traditional armbar attacks difficult. The technique solves this by…

Counter an opponent's underhook attempt from open guard by controlling the elbow with a C grip, pinching the elbow tight, and using the inner thigh behind the…

Sneaky armbar from inside control using a 'what time is it' grip distraction to lift the opponent's arm, then swiveling the back leg through to finish.

A counter-attack to a guard pass where the attacker traps the opponent's arm and leg to secure a guillotine. It exploits the opponent's false sense of security…

Used when you secure a collar grip against a standing opponent. The mechanism relies on lifting the opponent's base and aligning your forearm across the caroti…

Push opponent's weight back using armpit control to shoulder escape when knees are under your armpits.

A counter to heavy resistance when the opponent sits back and refuses to be dragged. You slide between their legs to secure Ashi Garami for leg locks.

A takedown involving locking the opponent, positioning their shoulders behind their hips, stepping forward, and dropping down.

Used when an opponent clears your bottom hook to slide out. The mechanism relies on pinning the opponent's torso against your body to stop their rotation and b…

Use this when the opponent has a locked body triangle. The mechanism is using your elbow to push the knee loose, then pulling the foot up to break the triangle…

Use this when the opponent has standard hooks and a seatbelt grip. The core mechanism is stopping the choke, disconnecting your chest from their body, and fall…

A counter-escape used when the opponent attempts to transition to mount after you have scraped your back flat. It uses a high bridge to create space for a half…

Use when the opponent has seatbelt control and hooks. Move to the overhook side, control their top arm, and turn out to break their grip and recover guard.

A systematic escape that prioritizes neck protection and hook trapping before scraping the back flat to the floor, breaking the choke angle and allowing a safe…

Use this escape when the opponent has one hook and a tight seatbelt grip. Push their knee down while elevating your hips to create space, then pull their foot…

Escape back mount by controlling the choking arm, clearing the opponent's hooks via hip elevation and leg swinging, and blocking the hip retake with the elbow…

Deploy this variation when the opponent chest-presses you without a cross-face. It works by threading your armpit over their shoulder to secure the far-side be…

Use this sweep when you secure early hand control to neutralize the opponent's cross-face. It works by establishing a high knee shield for distance, getting un…