Atlas/Control/Crab Ride
Control position·Clock Choke (walking around perpendicular), Crucifix (arm trap with legs), Collar Choke

Crab Ride

High back ride, wide legs - mobile control, pursuit

Dominance
85
vs 15
Control depth
Head neck
Controlling
Transitions
9
outbound
Submissions
34
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Top position riding high on opponent's back with legs spread wide for balance. The wide base allows mobility while maintaining control without hooks. This wrestling position prioritizes pursuit and adjustment over static control.

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 — Controlling perspective
85 vs 15
Disadvantaged↓ 70Dominant
Control depth · Head neck — Wide base on back - stay mobile, follow movement
Dominance — Escaping perspective
15 vs 85
Disadvantaged↓ -70Dominant
Control depth · Distal — High ride on you - move explosively, disrupt balance
//02—Concept tags
ATTACKCONTROL
//03—Transitions outbound

9 ways out.

All9transitionsin the App Store↗
Crab Ride →
Crab Ride
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Crab Ride →
Seatbelt Back Take
Behind with hooks - back control, submission access
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Crab Ride →
Crab Ride to Crucifix
Both arms trapped - one in legs, one in hands
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Crab Ride →
Front Headlock
Head trapped in armpit - posture control
Type
Scramble
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Crab Ride →
Stand Up from Turtle
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Crab Ride →
Turtle Roll to Guard
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Crab Ride →
Sit-Out
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Scramble
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Crab Ride →
Crab Ride to Quarter Guard
One leg recovered guard position
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Crab Ride →
Sit-Out
Short sit-out from turtle - creates space, paths to guard
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
//04—Submissions downstream

34 finishes live
from this position.

All34submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Clock Choke
Controlling
Live
8/10
SUB-002
Crucifix Choke
Controlling
Live
8/10
SUB-003
Rear Naked Choke
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-004
Bow and Arrow Choke
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-005
Cross Collar Choke
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-006
Crucifix Neck Crank
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-007
Kimura
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-008
Twister
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-009
Armbar
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-010
Prone Armbar
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-011
Kata Ha Jime
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-012
Okuri Eri Jime
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-013
Short Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-014
Spine Crank
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-015
Arm Triangle
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-016
D'Arce Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-017
Gi Tail Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-018
Hammerlock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-019
Paper Cutter Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-020
Rear Triangle
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-021
Straight Armlock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-022
Ezekiel Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-023
Gift Wrap Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-024
Guillotine Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-025
Scorpion Lock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-026
Straight Jacket
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-027
Arm Crush
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-028
Bicep Slicer
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-029
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-030
Inverted Armbar
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-031
Reverse Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-032
Straight Wristlock
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-033
Top Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-034
Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
2/10
//05—Linked positions

Browse the graph.

Control82
Back Control
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control90
Back Mount
Behind with hooks - back control, submission access
6 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control86
Crucifix
Both arms trapped - one in legs, one in hands
6 ↗ transitionsControlling
Standing57
Front Headlock
Head trapped in armpit - posture control
5 ↗ transitionsInitiating
// Crab Ride · Control

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