Pins / Side Control / Mount

Underhooks and chest. Flattening. Chest without hips fails.

Adapted from the original page. Grappling.Games did not write this. Sources.

Top positions — mount, side control, north-south, knee on belly, crucifix, kata gatame, technical mount, s-mount, quarter mount, gift wrap, domplata. Top and bottom perspectives covered.

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Side ControlHip height, first connection, downward pressure. Home of many kimura and mount-entry games.MountHigh hips, low chest, isolate a limb. Armbar-from-mount lives here.North–SouthChest pressure without giving up the hip-escape lane.Crucifix — TopCrucifix — near arm trapped between top player legs, far arm separately controlled. Both arms isolated; opponent cannot defend.Crucifix — BottomCrucifix bottom — near arm trapped between top player legs, bottom player on the side. Entry prevention is the primary defence.DomplataThe domplata in no-gi: from mount, trap the arm under your thigh, swing the leg over the head and sit back with the foot blocking the neck.Gift WrapGift wrap — the opponent's arm is taken from mount or side control and folded across their own face and neck.Gift Wrap — BottomGift wrap bottom — your own arm folded across your face and controlled from mount, neutralising a primary defensive tool.High MountHigh mount — mount ridden up under the armpits so the frames die and the S-mount becomes available. The staging position for the mounted armKata GatameKata gatame — head-and-arm control for the arm triangle. Shoulder into neck, arm trapped; creates bilateral carotid compression.Kata Gatame — BottomKata gatame bottom — defending head-and-arm control.Kesa GatameKesa gatame — hip-seated position securing head and near arm. Weight distribution and arm structure are the control mechanism.Kesa Gatame — BottomKesa gatame bottom — defending the scarf hold.Knee on Belly — TopKnee on belly — knee into the torso; reactions are exploited. Pushing opens the armbar; reaching opens the triangle.Knee on Belly — BottomKnee on belly bottom — top knee into the abdomen. Instinctive push opens the armbar. Two-hand removal is the correct response.LocoplataThe locoplata in no-gi: the gogoplata delivered from mount instead of from guard, with gravity behind the shin and the free arm pressing theMount — BottomMount bottom — defending full mount, the highest-danger pin. Top player across the hips; preventing high mount is the priority.North-South — BottomNorth-south bottom — opponent facing the feet, weight on the chest. Kimura threat is immediate. Primary escape: bridge and hip.Octopus — Top PerspectiveOctopus top — passer's view against octopus guard. Back take and kosoto sweep are the threats. Near hip away is the defence.Quarter MountQuarter mount — top position at 45 degrees between side control and mount. Natural intermediate in the mount entry sequence.Quarter Mount — BottomQuarter mount bottom — defending the 45-degree transitional mount before it consolidates to flat mount or converts to kimura.Reverse Kesa GatameReverse kesa gatame — kesa rotated 180 degrees, top player facing the feet. Near arm and leg controlled from the reverse side.Reverse Kesa Gatame — BottomReverse kesa gatame bottom — defending the reverse scarf hold.S-MountS-mount — high mount with one leg over the far arm. Opens armbar, mounted triangle, and kimura from the top position.S-Mount — BottomS-mount bottom — defending the high mount with one leg over the far arm.Side Control — BottomThe defensive view of side control — when the opponent has completed a pass and holds the pin.Technical MountTechnical mount — one knee grounded, the other leg stepped out flat beside the opponent's hip.Technical Mount — BottomTechnical mount bottom — defending the stepped-out mount.50/50: Upgrade or False GripFrom the catalogActive Shot vs SprawlFrom the catalogAdd the LegsFrom the catalogAdvance the PinFrom the catalogAll Fours, Waist Connection: Submit from Any Pin vs Seated Guard, Stand and Face, or ReverseFrom the catalogAnkle Lock Finish GameFrom the catalogAny Other SubmissionFrom the catalogArm in Arm OutFrom the catalogArm Trap Without HooksFrom the catalogArm Trapped: Strangle or Free the ArmFrom the catalogArms Low, Hand to the Spine vs Turn to FaceFrom the catalogArms OutFrom the catalogArms Under the HeadFrom the catalogAshi Garami Entry GameFrom the catalogAttacking Turtle ArmsFrom the catalogAttacking Turtle ArmsFrom the catalogBack Arm Trap FinishFrom the catalogBack Control, Arm Trapped: Get the Back Triangle vs Escape the BackFrom the catalogBack EscapeFrom the catalogBack Position Seatbelt KeepFrom the catalogBack RetentionFrom the catalogBack Retention with HooksFrom the catalogBack to the Wall: Wall Touch, Takedown, or Foot SweepFrom the catalogBack-to-Back Spin UpFrom the catalogBall of YarnFrom the catalogBase OnlyFrom the catalogBase, Frame, KneeFrom the catalogBehind the Ankles to Hips or ShouldersFrom the catalogBelly and Forehead Tag + Stance SwitchingFrom the catalogBelly, Forehead, and Laces TagFrom the catalogBetween Two Worlds: Double-Lock the Center or a Limb vs Leg Lock or Take the BackFrom the catalogBiceps to the EarFrom the catalogBody Lock, Hips Apart: Break the Hands vs Hip, Guard, Pin, or Behind the ElbowsFrom the catalogBreak the BaseFrom the catalogBreak their GripFrom the catalogButterfly Ashi, Shotgun Grip — Thread to ControlFrom the catalogButterfly Kimura TrapFrom the catalogButterfly Wedge vs Body Lock FlattenFrom the catalogCapture Head and ArmFrom the catalogCapture the FootFrom the catalogCausing PostsFrom the catalogChest or HipsFrom the catalogChest to Chest Chest to BackFrom the catalogChest to Chest PinningFrom the catalogChest-to-Chest Half Guard: Free the Knee vs Close or ReverseFrom the catalogChest-to-Chest Pin ControlFrom the catalogChoi Bar: Back to the Floor vs Free the ArmFrom the catalogChopping Block: Submit vs Elbow Down or SweepFrom the catalogClamp Half Guard: Free the Knee Line vs Get On Top or Knee ShieldFrom the catalogClamp Half Guard: Free the Leg and Pin vs Sweep or Open GuardFrom the catalogClimbing the BackFrom the catalogClinch Pummeling DefenseFrom the catalogClosed Guard: Pass the Hips or Take the Back vs Sweep, Back, or Stand UpFrom the catalogCollar and Pant: Chest Connection vs Feet Back In FrontFrom the catalogCollar Tie Inside-Hand BattleFrom the catalogComplete the GripFrom the catalogConfined-Area Guard RetentionFrom the catalogConnect to the ShouldersFrom the catalogConnect, Trap, or Entangle vs Shin TouchFrom the catalogConnection and DestabilizationFrom the catalogConnection ClimbFrom the catalogConnection Hold — Grips OffFrom the catalogConnection, Destabilization, and Hip AccessFrom the catalogContinuous Grip FightFrom the catalogCovering the HipsFrom the catalogCovering the ShouldersFrom the catalogCovering the ShouldersFrom the catalogCreateFrom the catalogCreate and Break ConnectionsFrom the catalogCreate and Break ConnectionsFrom the catalogCreative Scramble StartsFrom the catalogCross-Leg Back TakeFrom the catalogDe La Riva Destabilization: Hands or Hips to the Mat vs Shin Pin the HipFrom the catalogDe La Riva Sweep or Pass: Sweep or Take the Back vs PassFrom the catalogDeny the Knee WedgeFrom the catalogDeny the Thigh PinFrom the catalogDestabilizationFrom the catalogDLR/RDLR Leg EntryFrom the catalogDLR/RDLR Off-BalanceFrom the catalogDouble Arm IsolationFrom the catalogDouble Biceps and Head: Shoot or StealFrom the catalogDouble Inside Back TakeFrom the catalogDouble Leg PinFrom the catalogDouble Octopus: Lock the Hips Plus the Shoulders or the AnkleFrom the catalogDouble Unders to Hands Past the LegsFrom the catalogDouble Wrist Control: Shoot or StealFrom the catalogEarn the Straight JacketFrom the catalogElbow Exposure Extension ContractionFrom the catalogElbow HuntingFrom the catalogFigure-Four Grip, Threat to Threat: Submit or Take the Back vs Free and Hide Your BackFrom the catalogFigure-Four or Cover Hips vs EscapeFrom the catalogFinishingFrom the catalogFinishingFrom the catalogFinishingFrom the catalogFinishing the Pass — From the J-PointFrom the catalogFinishing the Reversal — From Shin-to-ShinFrom the catalogFinishing the Strangle — From the BackFrom the catalogFlatten the ShouldersFrom the catalogFlatten the Turtle vs Stand or ReverseFrom the catalogFoot Contact vs Closed HandsFrom the catalogFoot Sweep OnlyFrom the catalogFront Body Lock: Shoot or StealFrom the catalogFront Headlock Bottom TurnFrom the catalogFront Headlock ControlFrom the catalogFront Headlock FinishFrom the catalogFront Headlock FlattenFrom the catalogFront Headlock LiftFrom the catalogFront Headlock StrangleFrom the catalogFront Headlock to the BackFrom the catalogFront Headlock vs. Sit-Out and Stand-UpFrom the catalogFront Headlock — Back Take GameFrom the catalogFront Headlock — Guillotine Entry GameFrom the catalogFront Headlock: Pin or Score the Back vs Stand Up or Sit to GuardFrom the catalogGi Open Guard: Stay on the Collar vs Strip It for 3 Seconds or PassFrom the catalogGi Open Guard: Stay on the Sleeve vs Free Your Sleeves for 3 Seconds or PassFrom the catalogGuard Armbar vs the Stack — Reading the DefenceFrom the catalogGuillotine and AnacondaFrom the catalogGuillotine ExchangeFrom the catalogHalf Guard: Sit Up, Get to Your Knees, or Lock Your Legs vs Lock Your Hands Around ThemFrom the catalogHand Fight to Get Behind and Lock Your HandsFrom the catalogHand Snap to Back TakeFrom the catalogHead-and-Arm Tackle DefenseFrom the catalogHip AccessFrom the catalogHip to Hip and ElevateFrom the catalogHold the ShellFrom the catalogHold Them DownFrom the catalogHook War — Back Position Lower ControlFrom the catalogInitiating Maintaining Chest to Back ContactFrom the catalogInside or Outside the Elbows vs Stand and OpenFrom the catalogIsolate FirstFrom the catalogIsolating the NeckFrom the catalogKeep It on the EarFrom the catalogKeep the Arms ApartFrom the catalogKeep the Top KneeFrom the catalogKeep Them Down From Feet InsideFrom the catalogKimura Dilemma: Figure-Four Strangle or Twist vs Free Head and ArmFrom the catalogKnee Cut: Complete the Pass vs Recover, Roll, or UnderhookFrom the catalogKnee On Belly AttacksFrom the catalogKnee Shield: Chest Contact vs Both Feet InsideFrom the catalogKnee Slide PassingFrom the catalogKnee to Ankle, Then Put Them DownFrom the catalogKnee to Knee, Cross and Push: Race to Chest to BackFrom the catalogKnee to the CeilingFrom the catalogKnee Wedge to Chest PinFrom the catalogKneeling Single Leg: Double-Lock a Limb vs Lock the CenterFrom the catalogKneeling Underhooks: One Knee Up vs Float ThemFrom the catalogLasso Guard: Keep a Sleeve, Attach to the Shoulder Line or Get Between the Legs vs Break Both SleevesFrom the catalogLateral Leg ClearanceFrom the catalogLeg Capture to the Back: Chest to Back vs Take Their Back or Sit Them DownFrom the catalogLeg First, Then the LockFrom the catalogLow Knee Shield: Pass and Isolate vs Hips Over HipsFrom the catalogLow MountFrom the catalogLow Single: Elbow Inside to TopFrom the catalogMaintain and Break ConnectionFrom the catalogMaintain Arm IsolationFrom the catalogMaintain ControlFrom the catalogMaintain ControlFrom the catalogMaintain ControlFrom the catalogMaintain Scarf HoldFrom the catalogMaintain the TransitionFrom the catalogMaintaining ControlFrom the catalogMaintaining the FinishFrom the catalogMaintaining the FinishFrom the catalogMaintaining The Knee ShieldFrom the catalogMiddle MountFrom the catalogMount Armbar — Arm Extraction and Finish PositionFrom the catalogMount EscapeFrom the catalogMount HuntingFrom the catalogMount, Elbows Down: Capture a Foot vs Get Double UndersFrom the catalogMount, Elbows Down: Submit vs Reverse or Get GuardFrom the catalogMount, Elbows Down: Two-on-One or Double Unders vs Reverse or Get GuardFrom the catalogMount, Elbows Up: S-Mount Both Sides vs Both Elbows DownFrom the catalogMount, One Elbow Up: Head and Arm or Take the Back vs Elbow Down, Reverse, or EscapeFrom the catalogNo Knees Top PlayerFrom the catalogNo-Gi Hook GuardFrom the catalogNorth South PinningFrom the catalogNorth-South DenialFrom the catalogOff-Balance Top: Hips Above and Lock the Shoulders vs Close the Legs or Wrestle UpFrom the catalogOn Your Back: Lock Your Hands Around Them vs Stand UpFrom the catalogOne ArmFrom the catalogOpen Guard SweepingFrom the catalogOpen Guard: Three Flanks, Then Lock Your Hands vs Feet Inside and Both HandsFrom the catalogOpen Side ControlFrom the catalogOpen the FeetFrom the catalogOutside Ashi, Shotgun Grip — Close to SankakuFrom the catalogOver the Head: Circle Around or Lock Shoulders and Arm vs Guard, Knees, or Body LockFrom the catalogOver-Under Clinch BattleFrom the catalogOverhook Lane: Push Them Over the LineFrom the catalogOverhook vs Underhook: Butt or Back, or Hands Around the HeadFrom the catalogPass Without GripsFrom the catalogPassing the Ankle LineFrom the catalogPassing the Knee LineFrom the catalogPassing vs Knee ShieldFrom the catalogPick the ShotFrom the catalogPunishing PostsFrom the catalogPush to PullFrom the catalogPut Down Then Entangle vs Shin TouchFrom the catalogRear Body Lock FinishFrom the catalogRebuilding Behind a FrameFrom the catalogRussian Tie: Shoot or StealFrom the catalogSeatbelt Without HooksFrom the catalogShin SurfingFrom the catalogShin Wedges Behind Knees: Climb or Leg Finish vs Stand or CounterFrom the catalogShooter vs Upper Body: Ankle to the Armpit, Lift, or Go Behind vs Butt or BackFrom the catalogShot DefenseFrom the catalogShoulder and Hip ControlFrom the catalogShoulder Line Attached: Submit or Come Up on Top vs Both Arms In or Out and Stay on TopFrom the catalogSide Control CircumnavigateFrom the catalogSide Control Kimura — Establish and Defend the GripFrom the catalogSide Control, Arm Around the Hip: Submit vs Reverse, Seated Guard, or StandFrom the catalogSide Control: Get the Head vs Stand Up or Get on TopFrom the catalogSide Scissor: Triangle or Flatten and StandFrom the catalogSingle Leg FinishFrom the catalogSingle Leg to BackFrom the catalogSingle Leg, Defender's Head Position: Disconnect vs Hips Down or Behind the ElbowsFrom the catalogSingle Leg: Off-Balance Plus a Second Connection vs Cover the HeadFrom the catalogSingle Underhook ControlFrom the catalogSingle-Leg Guard Pull: Entangle and Stand Up vs Take the Back or Lock Hips and AnkleFrom the catalogSingle-Leg X from the Hip Touch: Sweep to Top vs Free Yourself or PassFrom the catalogSingle-Leg X to X-Guard: Build the X vs Clear the HooksFrom the catalogSingle-Leg X — Enter the Outside GameFrom the catalogSingle-Leg X, After the Sweep Lands: First on Top for ThreeFrom the catalogSmash Half Guard: Leg Pommel or Knee Slice with Upper Body Control vs Full Guard or SweepFrom the catalogSplit-Control Half GuardFrom the catalogSprawl Counter ChainFrom the catalogStabilize Front HeadlockFrom the catalogStand UpFrom the catalogStanding to Pin or StrangleFrom the catalogStanding vs SeatedFrom the catalogStanding vs Seated — With an AdvantageFrom the catalogStay Connected: Circle the Body vs Lock Your Legs or Get to Your KneesFrom the catalogStay on Your Feet: Hamstring Pressure to Chest to Back vs Put Them on a HipFrom the catalogSteal Inside and Entangle vs Toes and HandsFrom the catalogStraight Jacket Back ControlFrom the catalogStraight Jacket: Finish From the Back or On TopFrom the catalogSubmission HuntingFrom the catalogTackle Finish to PinFrom the catalogTakedown to PassFrom the catalogThe Dogfight — Back or TopFrom the catalogThe Headhunter and the Posture MasterFrom the catalogThree Points of Contact: Shin Touch vs Float the PasserFrom the catalogThree Touches or Closed HandsFrom the catalogThree-Quarter Mount: Free the Ankle vs Close or ReverseFrom the catalogToreando RecoveryFrom the catalogTransitionFrom the catalogTransitioning to Shoulder LineFrom the catalogTriangle FinishingFrom the catalogTriangle — Finish Game vs. Posture StackFrom the catalogTriangle — Hip Angle and Arm Isolation GameFrom the catalogTripod Butterfly: Inside Leg vs Sweep or EntangleFrom the catalogTurtle Ankle AttacksFrom the catalogTurtle Body LockFrom the catalogTurtle RecoveryFrom the catalogTurtle SandwichFrom the catalogTurtle Top Kimura ControlFrom the catalogTurtle: Seat Belt and a Hook, or Hip Down Past the Legs vs Guard or StandFrom the catalogTwo Sleeves: Back to Chest vs Double LapelFrom the catalogUncovered ShouldersFrom the catalogUnder the ElbowFrom the catalogUnder the Elbows: Submit vs Both Elbows InFrom the catalogUnderhook Back Step EntryFrom the catalogUnderhook ControlFrom the catalogUnderhook TakedownFrom the catalogUnderhook vs Overhook: Pick Up a Leg, Lock the Body, or Cover the HeadFrom the catalogUntangle, Hips or Hands Down, Then Re-Entangle vs Outside PassFrom the catalogWin the ScrambleFrom the catalogWith Uncovered HipsFrom the catalogWrestling UpFrom the catalogWrist Pin to Connected HandsFrom the catalogWrist Pinning and TrappingFrom the catalogX-Guard Destabilization: Hands or Hips to the Mat vs Clear the HooksFrom the catalogX-Guard Reversal: Sweep or Take the Back vs Clear the HooksFrom the catalog

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50/50: Upgrade or False Grip50/50 · false-grip · hip-control · leg-entanglementsOpen game →Active Shot vs Sprawlshot defense · sprawl · mid-shotOpen game →Add the LegsOpen game →Advance the PinOpen game →All Fours, Waist Connection: Submit from Any Pin vs Seated Guard, Stand and Face, or Reverseturtle · chest-to-back · chest-to-chest · break-the-base · submissionsOpen game →Ankle Lock Finish Gameashi-garami · ankle-lock · leg-locks · extractionOpen game →Any Other Submissionsubmissions · guillotineOpen game →Arm in Arm OutsubmissionsOpen game →Arm Trap Without HooksOpen game →Arm Trapped: Strangle or Free the Armarm-trap · rear-strangle · seatbeltOpen game →Arms Low, Hand to the Spine vs Turn to Faceback-control · RNC · arm-isolation · straight-jacketOpen game →Arms OutOpen game →Arms Under the HeadOpen game →Ashi Garami Entry Gameashi-garami · entries · seated-guardOpen game →Attacking Turtle ArmsturtleOpen game →Attacking Turtle ArmsturtleOpen game →Back Arm Trap FinishOpen game →Back Control, Arm Trapped: Get the Back Triangle vs Escape the Backback-control · back-triangle · arm-trap · back-escapeOpen game →Back EscapeEscapesOpen game →Back Position Seatbelt Keepback control · seatbeltOpen game →Back RetentionOpen game →Back Retention with Hooksback-control · hooks · seatbelt · rear-naked-chokeOpen game →Back to the Wall: Wall Touch, Takedown, or Foot Sweepfoot-sweeps · takedowns · back-take · wall · kuzushi · judo · scoringOpen game →Back-to-Back Spin Upscramble · spin entryOpen game →Ball of Yarnhalf guard · Modern Defensive GuardOpen game →Base OnlyOpen game →Base, Frame, KneeOpen game →Behind the Ankles to Hips or Shouldersstanding-passing · knee-pits · hips-and-shouldersOpen game →Belly and Forehead Tag + Stance Switchingstriking · movement · stance switchingOpen game →Belly, Forehead, and Laces Tagstriking · tagging · controlOpen game →Between Two Worlds: Double-Lock the Center or a Limb vs Leg Lock or Take the Backbutterfly · closed-guard · body-lock · double-lock · limb-attack · leg-entanglements · back-takeOpen game →Biceps to the EarOpen game →Body Lock, Hips Apart: Break the Hands vs Hip, Guard, Pin, or Behind the Elbowstakedowns · body-lock · body-lock-defense · head-position · hip-distanceOpen game →Break the BaseGuardOpen game →Break their Gripsubmissions · arm barOpen game →Butterfly Ashi, Shotgun Grip — Thread to Controlbutterfly-ashi · shotgun-grip · outside-ashi · entriesOpen game →Butterfly Kimura Trapbutterfly · figure-four · sweepOpen game →Butterfly Wedge vs Body Lock Flattenguard · butterfly · double-underhooks · over-under · shoulder-crunch · body-lockOpen game →Capture Head and Armhead and arm strangle · submissionsOpen game →Capture the Footleglocks · straight ankle lockOpen game →Causing Postshalf guard · knee shieldOpen game →Causing PostssubmissionsOpen game →Chest or HipsOpen game →Chest to Chest Chest to BackOpen game →Chest to Chest PinningOpen game →Chest-to-Chest Half Guard: Free the Knee vs Close or Reversehalf-guard · chest-to-chest · three-quarter-mount · closed-guard · reversalOpen game →Chest-to-Chest Pin Controlside control · regressive gameOpen game →Choi Bar: Back to the Floor vs Free the Armchoi-bar · troy-bar · closed-guardOpen game →Chopping Block: Submit vs Elbow Down or Sweepside-control · elbow-exposure · submissions · americana · head-and-armOpen game →Clamp Half Guard: Free the Knee Line vs Get On Top or Knee Shieldhalf guard · clamp half guard · knee line · knee shieldOpen game →Clamp Half Guard: Free the Leg and Pin vs Sweep or Open Guardhalf guard · clamp half guard · sweepsOpen game →Climbing the Backclosed guard · supine guard · guardOpen game →Clinch Pummeling DefenseTakedownsOpen game →Closed Guard: Pass the Hips or Take the Back vs Sweep, Back, or Stand Upclosed-guard · guard-passing · sweeps · back-takeOpen game →Collar and Pant: Chest Connection vs Feet Back In Frontcollar · pant-grip · chest-to-chest · guard-recoveryOpen game →Collar Tie Inside-Hand Battlecollar-tie · inside-hand · takedownOpen game →Complete the Griptwisting arm locksOpen game →Confined-Area Guard Retentionguard · spatial · frames · hipsOpen game →Connect to the Shouldersguard · seated open guardOpen game →Connect, Trap, or Entangle vs Shin Touchclosed-guard · under-elbow · head-and-arm · entanglements · standing-passingOpen game →Connection and Destabilizationtakedowns · single leg takedownOpen game →Connection ClimbTransitionsOpen game →Connection Hold — Grips Offside control · no gripsOpen game →Connection, Destabilization, and Hip Accesstakedowns · single leg takedownOpen game →Continuous Grip FightEngagementOpen game →Covering the HipsOpen game →Covering the ShouldersturtleOpen game →Covering the ShouldersturtleOpen game →CreateOpen game →Create and Break Connectionsclosed guard · supine guard · guardOpen game →Create and Break Connectionsclosed guard · supine guardOpen game →Create and Break Connectionsguard · open guardOpen game →Creative Scramble StartsscrambleOpen game →Cross-Leg Back TakeTakedownsOpen game →De La Riva Destabilization: Hands or Hips to the Mat vs Shin Pin the Hipde la riva · open guard · off-balancing · kuzushi · shin pin · giOpen game →De La Riva Sweep or Pass: Sweep or Take the Back vs Passde la riva · open guard · sweeps · back take · giOpen game →Deny the Knee WedgeGuardOpen game →Deny the Thigh PinGuardOpen game →DestabilizationSeated GuardOpen game →DLR/RDLR Leg EntryGuardOpen game →DLR/RDLR Off-BalanceGuardOpen game →Double Arm Isolationside control · control progressionOpen game →Double Biceps and Head: Shoot or Stealtakedowns · biceps-tie · head-position · inside-position · double-leg · grip-stealingOpen game →Double Inside Back TakeTakedownsOpen game →Double Leg PinTransitionsOpen game →Double Octopus: Lock the Hips Plus the Shoulders or the Anklescramble · double-octopus · hip-to-hip · back-take · leg-entanglementsOpen game →Double Unders to Hands Past the Legsdouble-unders · hips-and-shouldersOpen game →Double Wrist Control: Shoot or Stealtakedowns · wrist-control · hand-fighting · double-leg · grip-stealingOpen game →Earn the Straight JacketOpen game →Elbow Exposure Extension ContractionmountOpen game →Elbow HuntingOpen game →Figure-Four Grip, Threat to Threat: Submit or Take the Back vs Free and Hide Your Backfigure-four · submissions · back-take · strangle · straight-armlockOpen game →Figure-Four or Cover Hips vs Escapeside-control · americanaOpen game →FinishingguillotineOpen game →Finishinghead and arm strangle · submissionsOpen game →Finishingsubmissions · rear naked chokeOpen game →Finishingsubmissions · rear naked chokeOpen game →FinishingDouble LegOpen game →Finishing Mechanicsleglocks · straight ankle lockOpen game →Finishing the Pass — From the J-Pointpin · j-point · finish-firstOpen game →Finishing the Reversal — From Shin-to-Shinshin-to-shin · seated-guard · wrestle-up · entanglement · retention-ladderOpen game →Finishing the Strangle — From the Backstrangle · finish-first · seatbeltOpen game →Flatten the Shouldersmid-range · long-guard · shoulder-pin · framesOpen game →Flatten the Turtle vs Stand or Reverseturtle · flatten · reversalOpen game →Foot Contact vs Closed Handsover-under · foot-sweep · body-lockOpen game →Foot Sweep Onlyclinch · foot sweeps · constrained finishesOpen game →Front Body Lock: Shoot or Stealtakedowns · body-lock · double-leg · single-leg · grip-stealingOpen game →Front Headlock Bottom TurnEscapesOpen game →Front Headlock ControlOpen game →Front Headlock FinishTakedownsOpen game →Front Headlock FlattenTransitionsOpen game →Front Headlock LiftTakedownsOpen game →Front Headlock StrangleOpen game →Front Headlock to the BackturtleOpen game →Front Headlock vs. Sit-Out and Stand-Upturtle · sit-outOpen game →Front Headlock — Back Take Gameback-take · seatbelt · turtleOpen game →Front Headlock — Guillotine Entry Gameguillotine · entry · turtleOpen game →Front Headlock: Pin or Score the Back vs Stand Up or Sit to Guardturtle · cradle · back-take · pin · guillotine · ADCCOpen game →Gi Open Guard: Stay on the Collar vs Strip It for 3 Seconds or Passgi · gi-only · open-guard · collar-grip · grip-fighting · guard-passing · artificial-winOpen game →Gi Open Guard: Stay on the Sleeve vs Free Your Sleeves for 3 Seconds or Passgi · gi-only · open-guard · sleeve-grip · lasso · spider · grip-fighting · guard-passing · artificial-winOpen game →Guard Armbar vs the Stack — Reading the Defenceclosed-guard · stackOpen game →Guillotine and AnacondaOpen game →Guillotine ExchangeOpen game →Half Guard: Sit Up, Get to Your Knees, or Lock Your Legs vs Lock Your Hands Around Themhalf-guard · guard-recovery · two-feet-inside · two-feet-outside · body-lockOpen game →Hand Fight to Get Behind and Lock Your Handshand-fighting · back-take · body-lock · arm-dragOpen game →Hand Snap to Back TakeTransitionsOpen game →Head-and-Arm Tackle DefenseEscapesOpen game →High MountOpen game →Hip Accesshalf guardOpen game →Hip to Hip and ElevateHip ThrowOpen game →Hold the ShellGuardOpen game →Hold Them Downstraight arm lock · submissionsOpen game →Hook War — Back Position Lower Controlback control · hooks · body triangle · seatbeltOpen game →Initiating Maintaining Chest to Back ContactOpen game →Inside or Outside the Elbows vs Stand and Openclosed-guard · inside-control · outside-elbow · postureOpen game →Isolate FirstOpen game →Isolating the NeckturtleOpen game →Keep It on the EarOpen game →Keep the Arms ApartOpen game →Keep the Top KneeGuardOpen game →Keep Them Down From Feet Insideinside-position · ankle-grips · entanglements · wrestle-up · play-the-whole-spaceOpen game →Kimura Dilemma: Figure-Four Strangle or Twist vs Free Head and Armhead-and-arm · dilemmaOpen game →Knee Cut: Complete the Pass vs Recover, Roll, or Underhookknee-cut · half-guard · knee-shield · underhookOpen game →Knee On Belly Attacksknee on bellyOpen game →Knee Shield: Chest Contact vs Both Feet Insidehalf-guard · knee-shield · chest-to-chest · chest-to-back · inside-positionOpen game →Knee Slide PassingOpen game →Knee to Ankle, Then Put Them Downsingle-leg · ankle-grips · entanglements · takedowns · play-the-whole-spaceOpen game →Knee to Knee, Cross and Push: Race to Chest to Backback-take · hamstring-pressure · hip-capture · chest-to-back · scrambleOpen game →Knee to the CeilingOpen game →Knee Wedge to Chest Pinmid-range · knee-wedge · chest-pin · knee-on-bellyOpen game →Kneeling Single Leg: Double-Lock a Limb vs Lock the Centerscramble · single-leg · kneeling · double-lock · limb-attack · body-lock · leg-entanglementsOpen game →Kneeling Underhooks: One Knee Up vs Float Themunderhook · kneeling · knee-on-belly · destabilizationOpen game →Lasso Guard: Keep a Sleeve, Attach to the Shoulder Line or Get Between the Legs vs Break Both Sleevesgi · gi-only · lasso · sleeve-grip · open-guard · shoulder-line · omoplata · grip-fightingOpen game →Lateral Leg ClearanceOpen game →Leg Capture to the Back: Chest to Back vs Take Their Back or Sit Them Downback-take · wedge · leg-capture · hamstring-pressure · chest-to-back · berimbolo · leg-entanglementsOpen game →Leg First, Then the LockOpen game →Low Knee Shield: Pass and Isolate vs Hips Over Hipshalf-guard · knee-shield · z-guard · reversalOpen game →Low MountOpen game →Low Single: Elbow Inside to Toptakedowns · single-leg · low-single · scramble · turtleOpen game →MaintainOpen game →Maintain and Break ConnectionOpen game →Maintain Arm Isolationstraight arm lock · submissionsOpen game →Maintain Connectionguard · open guardOpen game →Maintain ControlOpen game →Maintain ControldarceOpen game →Maintain Controlleglocks · straight ankle lockOpen game →Maintain Controltwisting arm locksOpen game →Maintain Scarf Holdside controlOpen game →Maintain the Transitionstraight arm lock · submissionsOpen game →Maintaining Controlleg locksOpen game →Maintaining the Finishsubmissions · arm barOpen game →Maintaining the FinishguillotineOpen game →Maintaining The Finishsubmissions · rear naked chokeOpen game →Maintaining the FinishsubmissionsOpen game →Maintaining The Knee Shieldhalf guard · knee shieldOpen game →Middle MountOpen game →Mount Armbar — Arm Extraction and Finish Positionmount · s-mount · extraction · back-takeOpen game →Mount EscapeEscapesOpen game →Mount HuntingOpen game →Mount, Elbows Down: Capture a Foot vs Get Double Undersmount · mount-escape · elbows-tight · foot-capture · half-guard-recovery · double-undersOpen game →Mount, Elbows Down: Submit vs Reverse or Get Guardmount · elbow-exposure · americana · head-and-arm · gift-wrap · submissions · mount-escapeOpen game →Mount, Elbows Down: Two-on-One or Double Unders vs Reverse or Get Guardmount · elbow-exposure · two-on-one · kimura-grip · americana · gift-wrap · double-unders · mount-escapeOpen game →Mount, Elbows Up: S-Mount Both Sides vs Both Elbows Downmount · s-mount · elbow-exposure · mount-escape · framesOpen game →Mount, One Elbow Up: Head and Arm or Take the Back vs Elbow Down, Reverse, or Escapemount · head-and-arm · arm-triangle · back-take · elbow-exposure · mount-escape · submissionsOpen game →No Knees Top PlayerscrambleOpen game →No-Gi Hook GuardGuard · Guard offenseOpen game →North South PinningOpen game →North-South DenialEscapesOpen game →Off-Balance Top: Hips Above and Lock the Shoulders vs Close the Legs or Wrestle Upseated-guard · head-and-hip-height · wrestle-up · closed-connection · top-pressureOpen game →On Your Back: Lock Your Hands Around Them vs Stand Upconnected-hands · head-and-arm · body-lock · hand-fightingOpen game →One ArmguillotineOpen game →Open Guard Sweepingguard · open guardOpen game →Open Guard: Three Flanks, Then Lock Your Hands vs Feet Inside and Both Handsopen-guard · flank · footwork · inside-position · hand-fighting · body-lock · guard-retentionOpen game →Open Side Controlside control · transitional gameOpen game →Open the Feetclosed guard · supine guard · guardOpen game →Outside Ashi, Shotgun Grip — Close to Sankakuoutside-ashi · shotgun-grip · outside-sankaku · leg-locksOpen game →Over the Head: Circle Around or Lock Shoulders and Arm vs Guard, Knees, or Body Lockarm-isolation · hip-connection · around-the-world · double-lock · guard-recoveryOpen game →Over-Under Clinch Battleclinch · over-under · body lock · takedownsOpen game →Overhook Lane: Push Them Over the Lineoverhook · whizzer · wrist-control · forward-pressure · judo · laneOpen game →Overhook vs Underhook: Butt or Back, or Hands Around the Headclinch · overhook · underhook · foot-sweep · body-lock · takedowns · headlockOpen game →Pass Without GripsOpen game →Passing the Ankle Lineankle-line · open-guard · pinOpen game →Passing the Knee Lineknee-line · open-guard · pinOpen game →Passing vs Knee ShieldOpen game →Pick the ShotTakedownsOpen game →Punishing Postshalf guard · knee shieldOpen game →Punishing PostssubmissionsOpen game →Push to PullGuardOpen game →Put Down Then Entangle vs Shin Touchleg-entanglements · ashi · inside-position · beginnersOpen game →Rear Body Lock FinishTakedownsOpen game →Rebuilding Behind a Frameguard-retention · frame · elbow-knee · entanglementOpen game →Russian Tie: Shoot or Stealtakedowns · russian-tie · two-on-one · angles · grip-stealingOpen game →Seatbelt Without HooksOpen game →Shin Surfingguard · leg ride · shin surfingOpen game →Shin Wedges Behind Knees: Climb or Leg Finish vs Stand or Counterturtle · leg-entanglements · wedge · back-takeOpen game →Shooter vs Upper Body: Ankle to the Armpit, Lift, or Go Behind vs Butt or Backtakedowns · single-leg · double-leg · shot · overhook · underhook · block-and-liftOpen game →Shot DefenseTakedownsOpen game →Shoulder and Hip ControlOpen game →Shoulder Line Attached: Submit or Come Up on Top vs Both Arms In or Out and Stay on Topomoplata · shoulder-line · wrist-lock · posture · triangle-escape · submissionsOpen game →Side Control Circumnavigateside control · transitionsOpen game →Side Control Kimura — Establish and Defend the Gripside-control · figure-fourOpen game →Side Control, Arm Around the Hip: Submit vs Reverse, Seated Guard, or Standside-control · submissions · underhook · hand-fighting · under-the-elbowsOpen game →Side Control: Get the Head vs Stand Up or Get on Topside-control · crossface · head-control · chin-strap · sweepOpen game →Side Scissor: Triangle or Flatten and Standside-scissor · closed-guard · overhookOpen game →Single Leg FinishTakedownsOpen game →Single Leg to BackTakedownsOpen game →Single Leg, Defender's Head Position: Disconnect vs Hips Down or Behind the Elbowstakedowns · single-leg · single-leg-defense · head-position · hand-fightingOpen game →Single Leg: Off-Balance Plus a Second Connection vs Cover the Headtakedowns · single-leg · off-balance · second-connection · head-controlOpen game →Single Underhook Controlhalf guardOpen game →Single-Leg Guard Pull: Entangle and Stand Up vs Take the Back or Lock Hips and Ankleguard-pull · single-leg · wrestle-up · leg-entanglements · back-take · seated-guardOpen game →Single-Leg X from the Hip Touch: Sweep to Top vs Free Yourself or Passsingle-leg-x · shin-to-shin · sweeps · guard offense · timing · drill-to-gameOpen game →Single-Leg X to X-Guard: Build the X vs Clear the Hooksx-guard · single-leg-x · open guard · guard offense · hooksOpen game →Single-Leg X — Enter the Outside Gamesingle-leg-x · SLX · outside-ashi · entriesOpen game →Single-Leg X, After the Sweep Lands: First on Top for Threesingle-leg-x · sweeps · scramble · finishing the sweep · drill-to-gameOpen game →Smash Half Guard: Leg Pommel or Knee Slice with Upper Body Control vs Full Guard or Sweephalf guard · smash half guard · knee slice · leg pommel · upper body controlOpen game →Split-Control Half Guardhalf-guard · frames · chest-to-chestOpen game →Sprawl Counter ChainTakedownsOpen game →Stabilize Front Headlockhead and arm strangle · submissionsOpen game →Stand Upclosed guard · supine guard · guardOpen game →Standing to Pin or StrangleEngagementOpen game →Standing vs Seatedstanding · seated-guard · pin · entanglementOpen game →Standing vs Seated — With an Advantagestanding · seated-guard · pin · entanglementOpen game →Stay Connected: Circle the Body vs Lock Your Legs or Get to Your Kneeship-connection · around-the-world · guard-recovery · kneesOpen game →Stay on Your Feet: Hamstring Pressure to Chest to Back vs Put Them on a Hipstanding-passing · open-guard · hamstring-pressure · back-take · chest-to-backOpen game →Steal Inside and Entangle vs Toes and Handsleg-entanglements · inside-position · counter · toe-capture · ashiOpen game →Straight Jacket Back ControlOpen game →Straight Jacket: Finish From the Back or On Topstraight-jacket · rear-strangle · chest-to-chest · head-and-armOpen game →Submission HuntingOpen game →Submission Huntingside controlOpen game →Tackle Finish to PinTransitionsOpen game →Takedown to PassTransitionsOpen game →The Dogfight — Back or Topdogfight · back takes · underhooks · scrambleOpen game →The Headhunter and the Posture Masterclosed-guard · guillotine-chase · postureOpen game →Three Points of Contact: Shin Touch vs Float the Passeropen-guard · destabilizationOpen game →Three Touches or Closed Handshand-fighting · snap-down · body-lock · leg-attackOpen game →Three-Quarter Mount: Free the Ankle vs Close or Reversethree-quarter-mount · half-guard · mount · side-control · knee-on-belly · closed-guard · reversalOpen game →Toreando RecoveryGuardOpen game →TransitionOpen game →Transition to MountOpen game →Transitioning to Shoulder LinemountOpen game →Triangle FinishingStranglesOpen game →Triangle — Finish Game vs. Posture Stackfinish · stack · closed-guardOpen game →Triangle — Hip Angle and Arm Isolation Gameclosed-guard · hip-angle · arm-isolationOpen game →Tripod Butterfly: Inside Leg vs Sweep or Entanglebutterfly · underhook · tripod · inside-positionOpen game →Turtle Ankle AttacksturtleOpen game →Turtle Body LockturtleOpen game →Turtle RecoveryEscapes · TurtleOpen game →Turtle SandwichOpen game →Turtle Top Kimura Controlturtle · back takes · hammerlockOpen game →Turtle: Seat Belt and a Hook, or Hip Down Past the Legs vs Guard or Standturtle · turtle-attack · back-take · seat-belt · hooks · rear-naked-choke · turtle-escape · guard-recoveryOpen game →Two Sleeves: Back to Chest vs Double Lapeljudo · grip-fighting · tsukuri · sleeve-grips · lapel-grips · giOpen game →Uncovered Shoulderssubmissions · rear naked chokeOpen game →Under the ElbowOpen game →Under the Elbows: Submit vs Both Elbows Insubmissions · under-the-elbows · elbow-exposure · side-control · mount · north-southOpen game →Underhook Back Step EntryTakedownsOpen game →Underhook Controlhalf guardOpen game →Underhook TakedownTakedownsOpen game →Underhook vs Overhook: Pick Up a Leg, Lock the Body, or Cover the Headunderhook · overhook · hip-to-hip · body-lock · head-controlOpen game →Untangle, Hips or Hands Down, Then Re-Entangle vs Outside Passleg-entanglements · ashi · inside-positionOpen game →UseOpen game →Win the ScrambleTransitionsOpen game →With One Armsubmissions · rear naked chokeOpen game →With Uncovered Hipssubmissions · rear naked chokeOpen game →Wrestling UpGuardOpen game →Wrist Pin to Connected Handshalf-guard · wrist-pin · frames · under-elbowOpen game →Wrist Pinning and TrappingmountOpen game →X-Guard Destabilization: Hands or Hips to the Mat vs Clear the Hooksx-guard · open guard · off-balancing · kuzushiOpen game →X-Guard Reversal: Sweep or Take the Back vs Clear the Hooksx-guard · open guard · sweeps · back takeOpen game →