Atlas/Control/Gift Wrap
Control position·Rear Naked Choke - the gift wrap exposes the neck perfectly for an RNC once back control is taken; Gift Wrap Choke - using the trapped arm itself as a choking lever against the neck; Armbar - the trapped arm is already isolated for an armbar transition
Gift Wrap
Arm Wrap Control

Gift Wrap

Arm wrapped across body - limits defense, opens chokes and kimuras

Dominance
85
vs 15
Control depth
Spine wrap
Controlling
Transitions
10
outbound
Submissions
48
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Arm isolation from back control where opponent's arm is trapped across their body like wrapping a gift. Control on the wrapped arm limits defensive options while hooks are maintained. This position creates direct paths to rear naked choke, kimura, and mounted gift wrap.

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
85 vs 15
Disadvantaged↓ 70Dominant
Control depth · Spine wrap — Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
Dominance — Escaping perspective
15 vs 85
Disadvantaged↓ -70Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Free trapped arm, defend neck, clear hooks, turn in or guard
//02—Concept tags
CONTROLBACKSUBMISSIONARM CONTROL
//03—Transitions outbound

10 ways out.

All10transitionsin the App Store↗
Gift Wrap →
Gift Wrap Back Take
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Gift Wrap →
Mounted Armbar Setup
S-shaped knees - one up, one down, armbar setup
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Gift Wrap →
Mount to Back Take
Behind with hooks - back control, submission access
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Gift Wrap →
Gift Wrap to Technical Mount
Asymmetric mount - strong base, arm access
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Gift Wrap →
Gift Wrap to High Mount
Knees high at armpits - heavy pressure, arm attacks
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Gift Wrap →
Crucifix Entry
Both arms trapped - one in legs, one in hands
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Gift Wrap →
Back Escape - Turn Into Guard
Legs locked around waist - complete distance control
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Gift Wrap →
Gift Wrap to Quarter Guard
One leg recovered guard position
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Gift Wrap →
Gift Wrap to Turtle
Hands and knees, elbows tight - protect neck, escape quickly
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Gift Wrap →
Gift Wrap to Defensive Shell
Tight protective posture - arms guard neck, wait for escape
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
//04—Submissions downstream

48 finishes live
from this position.

All48submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Gift Wrap Choke
Controlling
Live
9/10
SUB-002
Rear Naked Choke
Controlling
Live
9/10
SUB-003
Armbar
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-004
Bow and Arrow Choke
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-005
Arm Triangle
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-006
Head and Arm Choke
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-007
Katagatame
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-008
Kimura
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-009
Americana
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-010
Prone Armbar
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-011
Crucifix Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-012
Gi Tail Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-013
Hammerlock
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-014
Inverted Armbar
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-015
Kata Ha Jime
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-016
Mounted Triangle
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-017
Okuri Eri Jime
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-018
Rear Triangle
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-019
Short Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-020
Straight Jacket
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-021
Arm-in Ezekiel
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-022
Baratoplata
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-023
Clock Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-024
Cross Collar Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-025
Crucifix Neck Crank
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-026
Ezekiel Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-027
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-028
Omoplata
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-029
Reverse Triangle
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-030
Reverse Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-031
Straight Armlock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-032
Straight Wristlock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-033
Top Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-034
Triangle Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-035
Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-036
Arm Crush
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-037
Bicep Slicer
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-038
Brabo Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-039
Bread Cutter Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-040
D'Arce Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-041
Monoplata
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-042
Neck Crank
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-043
Ninja Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-044
North-South Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-045
Paper Cutter Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-046
Scarf Hold Armlock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-047
Spine Crank
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-048
Tarikoplata
Controlling
Long
3/10
//05—Linked positions

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Control82
Back Control
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control91
S-Mount
S-shaped knees - one up, one down, armbar setup
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control90
Back Mount
Behind with hooks - back control, submission access
6 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control88
Technical Mount
Asymmetric mount - strong base, arm access
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
// Gift Wrap · Control

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