Atlas/Control/Crucifix
Control position·Crucifix choke (wrist/forearm across the throat), Rear naked choke variation, Armbar on the leg-trapped arm
Double Trap
Crucifix Control

Crucifix

Both arms trapped - one in legs, one in hands

Dominance
86
vs 14
Control depth
Head neck
Controlling
Transitions
9
outbound
Submissions
38
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Top position where both opponent's arms are trapped - one between your legs and one controlled by your hands. The dual arm control removes their defensive ability and creates submission opportunities. This position provides complete control through arm isolation.

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
86 vs 14
Disadvantaged↓ 72Dominant
Control depth · Head neck — Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
Dominance — Escaping perspective
14 vs 86
Disadvantaged↓ -72Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Both arms trapped - protect neck, free arms
//02—Concept tags
CONTROLSUBMISSION SETUP
//03—Transitions outbound

9 ways out.

All9transitionsin the App Store↗
Crucifix →
Seatbelt Back Take
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Crucifix →
Banana Split Entry
Behind and beside, leg trapped - twister, back takes
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Crucifix →
Crucifix to Back Mount
Behind with hooks - back control, submission access
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Crucifix →
Arm Triangle Setup
Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Crucifix →
Kimura Trap System
Kimura grip for control - sweeps, back takes, submissions
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Crucifix →
Turtle Crucifix
Turtle pinned, near arm in legs - back attacks, armbar
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Crucifix →
Crucifix Escape
Hands and knees, elbows tight - protect neck, escape quickly
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Crucifix →
Crucifix Roll Escape
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Crucifix →
Crucifix to Quarter Guard
One leg recovered guard position
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
//04—Submissions downstream

38 finishes live
from this position.

All38submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Crucifix Choke
Controlling
Live
9/10
SUB-002
Armbar
Controlling
Live
8/10
SUB-003
Rear Naked Choke
Controlling
Live
8/10
SUB-004
Cross Collar Choke
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-005
Crucifix Neck Crank
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-006
Short Choke
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-007
Straight Armlock
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-008
Prone Armbar
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-009
Kimura
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-010
Arm Triangle
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-011
Ezekiel Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-012
Hammerlock
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-013
Kata Ha Jime
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-014
Bow and Arrow Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-015
Okuri Eri Jime
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-016
Spine Crank
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-017
Americana
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-018
Arm Crush
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-019
Bicep Slicer
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-020
Gi Tail Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-021
Gift Wrap Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-022
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-023
Head and Arm Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-024
Inverted Armbar
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-025
Katagatame
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-026
Reverse Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-027
Straight Jacket
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-028
Straight Wristlock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-029
Top Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-030
Triangle Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-031
Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-032
Arm-in Ezekiel
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-033
Mir Lock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-034
Omoplata
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-035
Rear Triangle
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-036
Twister
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-037
Baratoplata
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-038
Tarikoplata
Controlling
Long
2/10
//05—Linked positions

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Control82
Back Control
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control85
Truck
Behind and beside, leg trapped - twister, back takes
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control90
Back Mount
Behind with hooks - back control, submission access
6 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control84
Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce
5 ↗ transitionsControlling
// Crucifix · Control

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