Atlas/Guard/Deep Half Lockdown
Guard position·electric chair / lockdown whip (combination submission using the lockdown), kimura (when opponent posts arm to resist sweep), sweep to top position
Deep Half Lockdown
Lockdown
Half Guard Lockdown

Deep Half Lockdown

Lockdown traps both legs - mobility control

Dominance
65
vs 35
Control depth
Proximal
Guarding
Transitions
8
outbound
Submissions
31
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Half guard variation where bottom player traps both opponent's legs with a lockdown configuration. The leg entanglement prevents top player mobility and position advancement. Creates control for defensive stalling and offensive sweep and back take opportunities.

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
65 vs 35
Disadvantaged↓ 30Dominant
Control depth · Proximal — Lockdown legs - sweep and back take
Dominance — Passing perspective
35 vs 65
Disadvantaged↓ -30Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Break lockdown - heavy base and pass
//02—Concept tags
GUARDHALF GUARDCONTROLDEFENSIVE
//03—Transitions outbound

8 ways out.

All8transitionsin the App Store↗
Deep Half Lockdown →
Lockdown Sweep
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Deep Half Lockdown →
Electric Chair Entry
Crossed leg entanglement - hip control, heel hook angles
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Deep Half Lockdown →
Vaporizer Entry
Reap with clamp pressure
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Deep Half Lockdown →
Deep Half Lockdown to Technical Mount
Asymmetric mount - strong base, arm access
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Deep Half Lockdown →
Half Guard to Dogfight
Kneeling half guard - underhook battles, back takes
Type
Scramble
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Deep Half Lockdown →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Deep Half Lockdown →
Electric Chair
lockdown half-guard platform - hip lock threat, sweep, back take
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Deep Half Lockdown →
Murilo Pass
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
//04—Submissions downstream

31 finishes live
from this position.

All31submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Electric Chair
Guarding
Live
8/10
SUB-002
Groin Stretch
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-003
Kimura
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-004
Calf Slicer
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-005
Toe Hold
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-006
Arm-in Guillotine
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-007
Armbar
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-008
Calf Compression
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-009
Calf Crank
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-010
Calf Crusher
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-011
Guillotine Choke
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-012
Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-013
High Elbow Guillotine
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-014
Hip Slicer
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-015
Inside Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-016
Kneebar
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-017
Outside Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-018
Reverse Calf Slicer
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-019
Straight Ankle Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-020
Ten Finger Guillotine
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-021
Triangle Choke
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-022
Z-Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-023
Bicep Slicer
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-024
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-025
Inverted Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-026
Omoplata
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-027
Reverse Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-028
Saddle Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-029
Straight Armlock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-030
Straight Wristlock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-031
Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
2/10
//05—Linked positions

Browse the graph.

Control85
Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
Guard78
Cross-Saddle
Crossed leg entanglement - hip control, heel hook angles
14 ↗ transitionsGuarding
Guard58
Reap Clamp
Reap with clamp pressure
14 ↗ transitionsGuarding
Control88
Technical Mount
Asymmetric mount - strong base, arm access
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
// Deep Half Lockdown · Guard

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