Control position·Arm Triangle / Katagatame — the defining submission, using shoulder pressure and the opponent's own arm to compress the carotid arteries; D'Arce Choke — threading the arm under the neck and trapped arm for a figure-four strangle; Sitting Arm Triangle — variant completion from seated posture
Head-and-Arm
Arm Triangle Setup
D'Arce Setup Control
Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce
Dominance
84
vs 16
Control depth
Head neck
Controlling
Transitions
9
outbound
Submissions
22
downstream
What it is
Control position where you trap their arm against their neck while controlling their head. Your chest and shoulder create pressure that sets up arm triangle and darce chokes. This position bridges side control to multiple choke finishes.
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
84 vs 16
Disadvantaged↓ 68Dominant
Control depth · Head neck — Arm trapped, shoulder drives - arm triangle, darce, mount step over
Dominance — Escaping perspective
16 vs 84
Disadvantaged↓ -68Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Free trapped arm, frame shoulder, turn head, get underhook
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9 ways out.
All9transitionsin the App Store↗Head-and-Arm Control →
Side Control to Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Head-and-Arm Control →
Side Control to Back Take
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Head-and-Arm Control →
Head-and-Arm Control to S-Mount
S-shaped knees - one up, one down, armbar setup
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Head-and-Arm Control →
Side Control to Knee on Belly
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Head-and-Arm Control →
Head-and-Arm Control to Technical Mount
Asymmetric mount - strong base, arm access
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Head-and-Arm Control →
Ghost Escape
Hands and knees, elbows tight - protect neck, escape quickly
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Head-and-Arm Control →
Granby Roll
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Scramble
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Head-and-Arm Control →
Head-and-Arm Control to Defensive Shell
Tight protective posture - arms guard neck, wait for escape
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Head-and-Arm Control →
Head-and-Arm Control to Quarter Guard
One leg recovered guard position
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
22 finishes live
from this position.
All22submissionsin the App Store↗SUB-001
Arm Triangle
Controlling
Live10/10
SUB-002
Katagatame
Controlling
Live10/10
SUB-003
D'Arce Choke
Controlling
Live9/10
SUB-004
Head and Arm Choke
Controlling
Live9/10
SUB-005
Sitting Arm Triangle
Controlling
Live8/10
SUB-006
Brabo Choke
Controlling
Watch7/10
SUB-007
Japanese Necktie
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-008
Peruvian Necktie
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-009
Von Flue Choke
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-010
Hawaiian Necktie
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-011
Cattle Catch
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-012
Anaconda Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-013
Arm-in Ezekiel
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-014
Ezekiel Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-015
Neck Crank
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-016
Americana
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-017
Armbar
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-018
Kimura
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-019
Arm Crush
Controlling
Long2/10
SUB-020
Bicep Slicer
Controlling
Long2/10
SUB-021
Spine Crank
Controlling
Long2/10
SUB-022
Straight Armlock
Controlling
Long2/10
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