Atlas/Standing/Double Leg Control
Standing position·none — this position exists to complete the takedown to an established ground position
Double
Morote Gari

Double Leg Control

Both legs controlled around thighs

Dominance
56
vs 44
Control depth
Hinge
Initiating
Transitions
11
outbound
Submissions
0
downstream
//01About this position

What it is

Wrestling takedown where both opponent's legs are controlled around the thighs. Complete leg control removes all escape options while providing maximum power for the takedown finish. High percentage takedown through bilateral leg dominance.

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 — Initiating perspective
56 vs 44
Disadvantaged12Dominant
Control depth · Hinge — Wrap thighs, drive shoulder, lift and drive forward
Dominance — Countering perspective
44 vs 56
Disadvantaged-12Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Sprawl hips back, push head down, circle out
//02Concept tags
ATTACKTAKEDOWN
//03Transitions outbound

11 ways out.

All11transitionsin the App Store
Double Leg Control
Double Leg Finish
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Takedown finish
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Double Leg Control
Double Leg Finish
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Takedown finish
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Double Leg Control
Double Leg Finish
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
Type
Takedown finish
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Double Leg Control
Double Leg Control to Half Guard
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
Type
Guard pull
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Double Leg Control
Guillotine Setup from Standing
Arm around neck - choke or takedown
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Double Leg Control
Double Leg Control to Body Lock Ride
Both arms under torso - mat returns, back takes
Type
Takedown finish
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Double Leg Control
Double Leg Defense to Sprawl
Hips back, weight down - stuff the shot
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Double Leg Control
Double Leg Control to Sprawl Control
Hips sprawled down, head controlled - stops takedown, creates attacks
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Double Leg Control
Double Leg Control to Front Headlock
Head trapped in armpit - posture control
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Double Leg Control
Guillotine Setup from Standing
Arm around neck - choke or takedown
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Double Leg Control
Double Leg Control to Whizzer
Overhook locked - stop shots, counter throw
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
//05Linked positions

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Control80
Side Control
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
15 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control85
Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control82
Knee on Belly
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
Guard35
Half Guard
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
15 ↗ transitionsPassing
// Double Leg Control · Standing

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