Control position·Neck Crank (direct from cradle compression), Spine Crank (folding pressure), D'Arce/Anaconda-style chokes (head already controlled with arm nearby)
Cradle
Wrestling Cradle
Near Cradle
Far Cradle
Cradle Control
Head and near or far leg connected — variant shapes available transition angles
Dominance
80
vs 20
Control depth
Head neck
Controlling
Transitions
10
outbound
Submissions
24
downstream
What it is
Top position with hands connected around the opponent's head and one leg, creating a compression loop. The near cradle connects head and same-side knee; the far cradle connects head and cross-body knee — each variant creates distinct entry angles and transition options. Both forms limit movement and apply pinning pressure for attacks.
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
80 vs 20
Disadvantaged↓ 60Dominant
Control depth · Head neck — Hands locked around head and leg - compress tight
Dominance — Escaping perspective
20 vs 80
Disadvantaged↓ -60Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Cradled and compressed - break grips, extend body
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10 ways out.
All10transitionsin the App Store↗Cradle Control →
Side Control to Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Cradle Control →
Seatbelt Back Take
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Cradle Control →
Side Control to Knee on Belly
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Cradle Control →
Cradle Control to Truck
Behind and beside, leg trapped - twister, back takes
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Cradle Control →
Kuzure Kesa Gatame Transition
Armpit traps arm, hand controls head - submission setup
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Cradle Control →
Wrestler Stand Up
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Cradle Control →
Cradle Control to Turtle
Hands and knees, elbows tight - protect neck, escape quickly
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Cradle Control →
Cradle Control to Defensive Shell
Tight protective posture - arms guard neck, wait for escape
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Cradle Control →
Cradle Control to Quarter Guard
One leg recovered guard position
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Cradle Control →
Deep Half Guard Entry
Hip penetration beneath opponent - sweep leverage
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
24 finishes live
from this position.
All24submissionsin the App Store↗SUB-001
Crucifix Neck Crank
Controlling
Live8/10
SUB-002
Spine Crank
Controlling
Watch7/10
SUB-003
Groin Stretch
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-004
Anaconda Choke
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-005
Arm Triangle
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-006
D'Arce Choke
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-007
Guillotine Choke
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-008
Arm-in Guillotine
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-009
Banana Split
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-010
Head and Arm Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-011
Hip Slicer
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-012
Katagatame
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-013
Kimura
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-014
Neck Crank
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-015
Armbar
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-016
Brabo Choke
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-017
Hammerlock
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-018
High Elbow Guillotine
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-019
Ten Finger Guillotine
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-020
Twister
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-021
Arm Crush
Controlling
Long2/10
SUB-022
Prone Armbar
Controlling
Long2/10
SUB-023
Bicep Slicer
Controlling
Long2/10
SUB-024
Straight Armlock
Controlling
Long2/10
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// Cradle Control · Control
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