Guard position·triangle choke by transitioning the clamp into a triangle, armbar on the isolated arm, omoplata by rotating the clamped shoulder
Clamp
Shoulder Clamp
Clamp Guard
Shoulder clamped between legs - submission control
Dominance
70
vs 30
Control depth
Proximal
Guarding
Transitions
9
outbound
Submissions
25
downstream
What it is
Bottom guard position where one shoulder gets clamped between the legs while controlling the opposite arm. The leg clamp limits shoulder mobility and creates tight submission setups. This position combines shoulder isolation with arm control for triangles, armbars, and kimuras.
What you do
The step-by-step execution guide lives in the app — 6-step breakdown, biomechanics, and situational tips.
Open1position detailin the App Store↗Dominance — Guarding perspective
70 vs 30
Disadvantaged↓ 40Dominant
Control depth · Proximal — Clamp shoulder, isolate arm - chain submissions
Dominance — Passing perspective
30 vs 70
Disadvantaged↓ -40Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Defend clamp, clear shoulder - stay defensive
GUARDSUBMISSION SETUPCONTROL
9 ways out.
All9transitionsin the App Store↗Clamp Guard →
Armbar from Guard
High hip position - break posture, attack submissions
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Clamp Guard →
Triangle from Guard
High hip position - break posture, attack submissions
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Clamp Guard →
Omoplata from Guard
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Clamp Guard →
Kimura from Guard
Kimura grip for control - sweeps, back takes, submissions
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Clamp Guard →
Hip Bump Sweep
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Clamp Guard →
Rubber Guard Entry
Flexibility-based guard - leg trap controls posture
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Clamp Guard →
Williams Guard Entry
Closed guard omoplata triangle hub
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Clamp Guard →
Technical Stand Up
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Clamp Guard →
Clamp Guard to Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
25 finishes live
from this position.
All25submissionsin the App Store↗SUB-001
Armbar
Guarding
Live8/10
SUB-002
Triangle Choke
Guarding
Live8/10
SUB-003
Kimura
Guarding
Watch7/10
SUB-004
Omoplata
Guarding
Watch7/10
SUB-005
Cross Collar Choke
Guarding
Watch6/10
SUB-006
Loop Choke
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-007
Straight Armlock
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-008
Straight Wristlock
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-009
Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-010
Arm-in Guillotine
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-011
Baratoplata
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-012
Bicep Slicer
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-013
Guillotine Choke
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-014
High Elbow Guillotine
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-015
Tarikoplata
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-016
Ten Finger Guillotine
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-017
Arm Crush
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-018
Cryangle
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-019
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-020
Inverted Armbar
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-021
Mir Lock
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-022
Monoplata
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-023
Reverse Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-024
Gogoplata
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-025
Reverse Triangle
Guarding
Long2/10
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