Atlas/Control/High Wrist Control
Control position·Wrist Lock — direct attack on the exposed, elevated wrist; Kimura — transitioning from wrist control to a figure-four on the elbow; Straight Arm Lock — extending the elevated arm
High Wrist
Wrist Control
Elevated Wrist Control

High Wrist Control

Top wrist pin - isolate arm for attacks and advances

Dominance
70
vs 30
Control depth
Proximal
Controlling
Transitions
13
outbound
Submissions
17
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Top control position where you pin or elevate opponent's wrist from kneeling. The wrist isolation prevents framing and creates direct paths to arm attacks, mounted positions, and back takes. Common during guard passing and side control transitions.

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
70 vs 30
Disadvantaged↓ 40Dominant
Control depth · Proximal — Pin wrist from top - isolate arm, advance, attack
Dominance — Escaping perspective
30 vs 70
Disadvantaged↓ -40Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Wrist trapped on back - strip grip, recover guard
//02—Concept tags
CONTROLGRIPUPPER BODYGI
//03—Transitions outbound

13 ways out.

All13transitionsin the App Store↗
High Wrist Control →
Mounted Armbar Setup
S-shaped knees - one up, one down, armbar setup
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
High Wrist Control →
Mounted Triangle Setup
Knees high at armpits - heavy pressure, arm attacks
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
High Wrist Control →
Mount to Back Take
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
High Wrist Control →
High Wrist Control to Kimura Trap System
Kimura grip for control - sweeps, back takes, submissions
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
High Wrist Control →
High Wrist Control to Side Control
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
High Wrist Control →
High Wrist Control to Knee on Belly
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
High Wrist Control →
High Wrist Control to Technical Mount
Asymmetric mount - strong base, arm access
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
High Wrist Control →
High Wrist Control to Gift Wrap
Arm wrapped across body - limits defense, opens chokes and kimuras
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
High Wrist Control →
High Wrist Control to Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
High Wrist Control →
High Wrist Control to Uke Gatame
Arm pinned across chest - control and armlocks, classical position
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
High Wrist Control →
Collar Tie
Hand on back of neck - steering control
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
High Wrist Control →
Limp Arm Escape
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
High Wrist Control →
High Wrist Control to Whizzer
Overhook locked - stop shots, counter throw
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
//04—Submissions downstream

17 finishes live
from this position.

All17submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Wrist Lock
Controlling
Live
9/10
SUB-002
Kimura
Controlling
Live
8/10
SUB-003
Straight Wristlock
Controlling
Live
8/10
SUB-004
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-005
Reverse Wrist Lock
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-006
Straight Armlock
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-007
Top Wrist Lock
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-008
Americana
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-009
Armbar
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-010
Bicep Slicer
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-011
Hammerlock
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-012
Arm Crush
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-013
Inverted Armbar
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-014
Tarikoplata
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-015
Prone Armbar
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-016
Crucifix Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-017
Omoplata
Controlling
Long
3/10
//05—Linked positions

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Control91
S-Mount
S-shaped knees - one up, one down, armbar setup
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control93
High Mount
Knees high at armpits - heavy pressure, arm attacks
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control82
Back Control
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control75
Kimura Trap System
Kimura grip for control - sweeps, back takes, submissions
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
// High Wrist Control · Control

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