Standing position·guillotine choke, D'Arce choke, anaconda choke
Snapdown
Front Head
Front Headlock
Head trapped in armpit - posture control
Dominance
57
vs 43
Control depth
Hinge
Initiating
Transitions
18
outbound
Submissions
20
downstream
What it is
Wrestling control position where the head and neck are trapped with one arm while the body creates downward pressure. Provides control over posture and movement while setting up guillotines and go-behinds. Removes defensive options through head and neck 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
57 vs 43
Disadvantaged↓ 14Dominant
Control depth · Hinge — Head trapped - finish guillotine or take back
Dominance — Countering perspective
43 vs 57
Disadvantaged↓ -14Dominant
Control depth · Proximal — Head trapped - push up, circle out
ATTACKCONTROL
18 ways out.
All18transitionsin the App Store↗Front Headlock →
Front Headlock to Guillotine
Arm around neck - choke or takedown
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Front Headlock →
Front Headlock to North-South
Chest over head, inverted - heavy pressure, kimura attacks
Type
Takedown finish
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Front Headlock →
Spin Behind from Front Headlock
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Front Headlock →
Front Headlock to Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce
Type
Takedown finish
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Front Headlock →
Cradle from Top
Head and near or far leg connected — variant shapes available transition angles
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Front Headlock →
Single Leg Takedown
One leg captured - finish the takedown
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Front Headlock →
Front Headlock to Underhooks
Arms inside - drive and lift
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Front Headlock →
Front Headlock to 2-on-1 Tie
Two hands on one arm - leverage advantage
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Front Headlock →
Front Headlock to Collar Tie
Hand on back of neck - steering control
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Front Headlock →
Front Headlock to Arm Drag
Pull arm across, step to back
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Front Headlock →
Front Headlock to Whizzer
Overhook locked - stop shots, counter throw
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Front Headlock →
Front Headlock to Single Leg Control
One leg captured - finish the takedown
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Front Headlock →
Front Headlock to Single Collar Tie
One hand on neck - steer and snap
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Front Headlock →
Guard Pull
Legs locked around waist - complete distance control
Type
Guard pull
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Front Headlock →
Butterfly Guard Pull
Feet hook inside thighs - lifting sweeps
Type
Guard pull
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Front Headlock →
Sit Guard Pull
Seated upright facing opponent - guard entry position
Type
Guard pull
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Front Headlock →
Guard Pull
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Guard pull
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Front Headlock →
Front Headlock to Guillotine
Arm around neck - choke or takedown
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
20 finishes live
from this position.
All20submissionsin the App Store↗SUB-001
Guillotine Choke
Initiating
Live10/10
SUB-002
Arm-in Guillotine
Initiating
Live9/10
SUB-003
D'Arce Choke
Initiating
Live9/10
SUB-004
Hawaiian Necktie
Initiating
Live9/10
SUB-005
Anaconda Choke
Initiating
Live8/10
SUB-006
High Elbow Guillotine
Initiating
Live8/10
SUB-007
Peruvian Necktie
Initiating
Live8/10
SUB-008
Standing Guillotine
Initiating
Live8/10
SUB-009
Wakigatame
Initiating
Live8/10
SUB-010
Japanese Necktie
Initiating
Watch7/10
SUB-011
Ninja Choke
Initiating
Watch7/10
SUB-012
Ten Finger Guillotine
Initiating
Watch7/10
SUB-013
Bulldog Choke
Initiating
Watch7/10
SUB-014
Hara Gatame
Initiating
Watch7/10
SUB-015
Brabo Choke
Initiating
Watch6/10
SUB-016
Head and Arm Choke
Initiating
Watch6/10
SUB-017
Cattle Catch
Initiating
Watch6/10
SUB-018
Ude Gatame
Initiating
Watch6/10
SUB-019
Arm Triangle
Initiating
Long5/10
SUB-020
Katagatame
Initiating
Long5/10
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// Front Headlock · Standing
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