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
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
CONTROLPRESSUREATTACKPINNING
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
43 finishes live
from this position.
All43submissionsin the App Store↗SUB-001
Arm Triangle
Controlling
Live9/10
SUB-002
Katagatame
Controlling
Live9/10
SUB-003
Americana
Controlling
Live8/10
SUB-004
Head and Arm Choke
Controlling
Live8/10
SUB-005
Scarf Hold Armlock
Controlling
Live8/10
SUB-006
Armbar
Controlling
Watch7/10
SUB-007
Kimura
Controlling
Watch7/10
SUB-008
Paper Cutter Choke
Controlling
Watch7/10
SUB-009
Gift Wrap Choke
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-010
Straight Armlock
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-011
Ude Gatame
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-012
Arm-in Ezekiel
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-013
Bow and Arrow Choke
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-014
Brabo Choke
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-015
Bread Cutter Choke
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-016
Cross Collar Choke
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-017
D'Arce Choke
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-018
Ezekiel Choke
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-019
Neck Crank
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-020
Sitting Arm Triangle
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-021
Baseball Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-022
Prone Armbar
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-023
Canto Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-024
Crucifix Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-025
Gi Tail Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-026
Hammerlock
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-027
Inverted Armbar
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-028
Mir Lock
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-029
North-South Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-030
Von Flue Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-031
Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-032
Arm Crush
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-033
Crucifix Neck Crank
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-034
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-035
Mounted Triangle
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-036
Reverse Triangle
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-037
Reverse Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-038
Spine Crank
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-039
Straight Wristlock
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-040
Top Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-041
Triangle Choke
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-042
Dragon Sleeper
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-043
Bicep Slicer
Controlling
Long2/10
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