Atlas/Control/North-South Spin Trap
Control position·North-South Kimura / Kimura — the trapped arm in north-south provides optimal rotational leverage; North-South Choke — using chest pressure and arm wrap to strangle; Armbar — spinning to isolate the trapped arm
North-South Trap
Spin Control
North-South Pin

North-South Spin Trap

Arm trapped from north-south - blocks spin escape, opens submissions

Dominance
80
vs 20
Control depth
Head neck
Controlling
Transitions
18
outbound
Submissions
33
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Control variation from north-south where opponent's arm is trapped to prevent the common spinning escape. The arm trap locks their shoulder while chest-to-chest pressure is maintained. This position creates submission opportunities while shutting down the primary escape route.

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
80 vs 20
Disadvantaged↓ 60Dominant
Control depth · Head neck — Trap arm, heavy chest - north-south choke, kimura, block spin
Dominance — Escaping perspective
20 vs 80
Disadvantaged↓ -60Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Free trapped arm, bridge and spin, create space, turn or guard
//02—Concept tags
CONTROLNORTH-SOUTHTRAPSUBMISSION
//03—Transitions outbound

18 ways out.

All18transitionsin the App Store↗
North-South Spin Trap →
North-South Kimura
Kimura grip for control - sweeps, back takes, submissions
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
North-South Spin Trap →
North-South to Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
North-South Spin Trap →
North-South to Side Control
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
North-South Spin Trap →
North-South to Mount
Asymmetric mount - strong base, arm access
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
North-South Spin Trap →
North-South to Mount
One knee over, one alongside - advance to mount, back, s-mount
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
North-South Spin Trap →
North-South to Mount
Knees high at armpits - heavy pressure, arm attacks
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
North-South Spin Trap →
North-South to Mount
S-shaped knees - one up, one down, armbar setup
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
North-South Spin Trap →
North-South to Mount
Mounted facing legs - reverse angle, leg attacks
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
North-South Spin Trap →
North-South to Side Control
Far leg hooked from side - twister setup, spinal attack
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
North-South Spin Trap →
North-South Escape
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
North-South Spin Trap →
North-South Turn In
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
North-South Spin Trap →
North-South Turtle
Hands and knees, elbows tight - protect neck, escape quickly
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
North-South Spin Trap →
North-South Spin Trap to Defensive Shell
Tight protective posture - arms guard neck, wait for escape
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
North-South Spin Trap →
North-South Spin Trap to Inverted Turtle
Inverted on shoulders - dynamic scrambles, unusual angles
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
North-South Spin Trap →
North-South Spin Trap to Knee Shield
Top leg frames torso - distance control
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
North-South Spin Trap →
Deep Half Guard Entry
Hip penetration beneath opponent - sweep leverage
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
North-South Spin Trap →
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
North-South Spin Trap →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
//04—Submissions downstream

33 finishes live
from this position.

All33submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Kimura
Controlling
Live
9/10
SUB-002
North-South Choke
Controlling
Live
9/10
SUB-003
Americana
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-004
Armbar
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-005
Arm Triangle
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-006
Inverted Armbar
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-007
Straight Armlock
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-008
Prone Armbar
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-009
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-010
Hammerlock
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-011
Head and Arm Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-012
Katagatame
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-013
Reverse Triangle
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-014
Reverse Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-015
Straight Wristlock
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-016
Tarikoplata
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-017
Top Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-018
Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-019
Arm Crush
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-020
Bicep Slicer
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-021
Crucifix Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-022
D'Arce Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-023
Monoplata
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-024
Omoplata
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-025
Sitting Arm Triangle
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-026
Triangle Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-027
Anaconda Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-028
Arm-in Ezekiel
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-029
Brabo Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-030
Bread Cutter Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-031
Cross Collar Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-032
Ezekiel Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-033
Paper Cutter Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
//05—Linked positions

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Control75
Kimura Trap System
Kimura grip for control - sweeps, back takes, submissions
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control85
Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control80
Side Control
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
15 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control88
Technical Mount
Asymmetric mount - strong base, arm access
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
// North-South Spin Trap · Control

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