Submissions
7- Americanaaka key lock, paint brush, shoulder lock
A submission that puts pressure on the shoulder by using a bent arm positioned behind the head.
●○○○○from side control - Armbaraka juji gatame, arm lock, elbow lock
A submission that hyperextends the elbow joint by isolating an opponent's arm.
●○○○○from guard - Guillotine Chokeaka guillotine, front choke, neck choke
A choke performed by encircling the opponent's neck with the arm while applying downward pressure.
●○○○○from standing - Kimuraaka double wrist lock, figure-four trap, shoulder lock
A shoulder lock that uses a double wrist grip to create pressure on the shoulder joint.
●○○○○from guard - Omoplataaka shoulder lock, belt lock, mounted shoulder lock
A shoulder submission executed by using the legs to trap the opponent's arm behind their back.
●○○○○from guard - Rear-Naked Chokeaka mata leão, RNC, back choke
A choke that restricts airflow by compressing the carotid arteries from the back.
●○○○○from back control - Triangle Chokeaka sankaku-jime, triangle, three-corner choke
A choke using the legs to trap the opponent's head and arm, forming a triangle shape.
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Sweeps
4- Hip Bump Sweepaka hip bump, hip bump sweep, bump sweep
A sweep that uses the hips to lift the opponent and roll them to one side, taking the top position.
●○○○○from guard - Sit-Up Sweepaka sit-up sweep, sit-up, sweep
A sweep using a sit-up motion to off-balance the opponent while transitioning to a more dominant position.
●○○○○from guard - Technical Stand-Upaka technical stand-up, stand-up sweep, technical rise
A sweep to transition from ground to standing safely while maintaining guard control.
●○○○○from guard - Scissor Sweepaka scissor sweep, scissor, scissors
A sweep that uses the legs in a scissor motion to off-balance the opponent and take the top position.
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Takedowns
2- Double-Leg Takedownaka double-leg, double-leg takedown, double leg
A takedown using both hands to grab an opponent's legs while driving them to the ground.
●○○○○from standing - Single-Leg Takedownaka single-leg, single-leg takedown, single leg
A takedown using one leg to sweep the opponent's leg while maintaining balance and control.
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Escapes
4- Mount Escape Elbowaka elbow escape, elbow escape from mount, mount escape
An escape technique from mount that pushes the opponent's weight away while creating space to transition to half guard.
●○○○○from mount - Mount Escape Upaaka mount escape, upa escape, upa
An escape from mount by using a bridge movement to unbalance the opponent and slide out.
●○○○○from mount - RNC Defenseaka RNC defense, defense from back, rear naked choke defense
A defensive move that protects against a rear-naked choke by using head and arm movement.
●○○○○from back control - Side-Control Hip Escapeaka hip escape, shrimp escape, shrimp motion
A fundamental escape from side control that creates space to recover guard or move to a better position.
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Guards
3- Butterfly Guardaka butterfly guard, butterfly, butterfly hooks
A guard that uses hooks with the feet on the opponent’s thighs for sweeping and control.
●○○○○from none - Closed Guardaka closed guard, full guard, locking guard
A guard where the legs are locked around the opponent’s waist for control and submission opportunities.
●○○○○from none - Half Guardaka half guard, half guard position
A guard where one leg is trapped between the opponent’s legs, providing options for sweeps and recovery.
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