Atlas/Control/Modified Scarf Hold
Control position·Arm Triangle/Katagatame (near arm is already isolated across opponent's face — defining attack), Americana (trapped near arm is already in prime position for figure-four lock), Head and Arm Choke (head and arm are already encircled by the position itself)
Modified Kesa
Yoko Shiho

Modified Scarf Hold

Armpit traps arm, hand controls head - submission setup

Dominance
85
vs 15
Control depth
Spine wrap
Controlling
Transitions
13
outbound
Submissions
43
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Top position with armpit trapping opponent's near arm while controlling their head with far hand. The arm trap removes one defensive arm while creating submission opportunities. This variation emphasizes arm control over the traditional chest-to-chest pressure.

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 in armpit - control head, attack submissions
Dominance — Escaping perspective
15 vs 85
Disadvantaged↓ -70Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Arm trapped under them - bridge toward arm, turn hard
//02—Concept tags
CONTROLPRESSUREATTACKPINNING
//03—Transitions outbound

13 ways out.

All13transitionsin the App Store↗
Modified Scarf Hold →
Side Control to Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Modified Scarf Hold →
Side Control to North-South
Chest over head, inverted - heavy pressure, kimura attacks
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Modified Scarf Hold →
Side Control to Back Take
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Modified Scarf Hold →
Modified Scarf Hold to Technical Mount
Asymmetric mount - strong base, arm access
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Modified Scarf Hold →
Modified Scarf Hold to Kimura Trap System
Kimura grip for control - sweeps, back takes, submissions
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Modified Scarf Hold →
100 Kilos
Belly-down side control - sprawled chest pin
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Modified Scarf Hold →
Frame Escape from Kesa
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Modified Scarf Hold →
Ghost Escape
Hands and knees, elbows tight - protect neck, escape quickly
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Modified Scarf Hold →
Modified Scarf Hold to Defensive Shell
Tight protective posture - arms guard neck, wait for escape
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Modified Scarf Hold →
Deep Half Guard Entry
Hip penetration beneath opponent - sweep leverage
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Modified Scarf Hold →
Modified Scarf Hold to Open Guard
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Modified Scarf Hold →
Modified Scarf Hold to Inverted Turtle
Inverted on shoulders - dynamic scrambles, unusual angles
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Modified Scarf Hold →
Knee Shield Insert
Top leg frames torso - distance control
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
//04—Submissions downstream

43 finishes live
from this position.

All43submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Arm Triangle
Controlling
Live
9/10
SUB-002
Katagatame
Controlling
Live
9/10
SUB-003
Americana
Controlling
Live
8/10
SUB-004
Head and Arm Choke
Controlling
Live
8/10
SUB-005
Scarf Hold Armlock
Controlling
Live
8/10
SUB-006
Armbar
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-007
Kimura
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-008
Paper Cutter Choke
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-009
Gift Wrap Choke
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-010
Straight Armlock
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-011
Ude Gatame
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-012
Arm-in Ezekiel
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-013
Bow and Arrow Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-014
Brabo Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-015
Bread Cutter Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-016
Cross Collar Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-017
D'Arce Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-018
Ezekiel Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-019
Neck Crank
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-020
Sitting Arm Triangle
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-021
Baseball Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-022
Prone Armbar
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-023
Canto Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-024
Crucifix Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-025
Gi Tail Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-026
Hammerlock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-027
Inverted Armbar
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-028
Mir Lock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-029
North-South Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-030
Von Flue Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-031
Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-032
Arm Crush
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-033
Crucifix Neck Crank
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-034
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-035
Mounted Triangle
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-036
Reverse Triangle
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-037
Reverse Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-038
Spine Crank
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-039
Straight Wristlock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-040
Top Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-041
Triangle Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-042
Dragon Sleeper
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-043
Bicep Slicer
Controlling
Long
2/10
//05—Linked positions

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Control85
Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control84
North-South
Chest over head, inverted - heavy pressure, kimura attacks
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control82
Back Control
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control88
Technical Mount
Asymmetric mount - strong base, arm access
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
// Modified Scarf Hold · Control

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