Atlas/Control/Quarter Nelson
Control position·anaconda choke (arm threaded under the armpit creates the wrapping angle), d'arce choke (head-and-arm access from the side), arm triangle

Quarter Nelson

Arm under armpit, pressure up - breaks turtle, paths to back

Dominance
72
vs 28
Control depth
Proximal
Controlling
Transitions
12
outbound
Submissions
55
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Wrestling control position from turtle where you thread your arm under their armpit and apply upward pressure to their neck or head. The arm thread and head pressure combine to break down their turtle base. This position creates paths to back control, truck position, or forcing them to their back.

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
72 vs 28
Disadvantaged↓ 44Dominant
Control depth · Proximal — Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
Dominance — Escaping perspective
28 vs 72
Disadvantaged↓ -44Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Trapped arm tight, head down, post hard, drive hips away, circle or guard
//02—Concept tags
TURTLE-CONTROLWRESTLINGARM-CONTROLTRANSITIONAL
//03—Transitions outbound

12 ways out.

All12transitionsin the App Store↗
Quarter Nelson →
Half Nelson Turn
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Quarter Nelson →
Seatbelt Back Take
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Quarter Nelson →
Quarter Nelson to Short Base Back Control
High tight hooks, low base - compact control, compression
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Quarter Nelson →
Quarter Nelson to North-South
Chest over head, inverted - heavy pressure, kimura attacks
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Quarter Nelson →
Turtle Crucifix
Turtle pinned, near arm in legs - back attacks, armbar
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Quarter Nelson →
Turtle Roll to Guard
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Quarter Nelson →
Sit-Out
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Scramble
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Quarter Nelson →
Quarter Nelson to Turtle
Hands and knees, elbows tight - protect neck, escape quickly
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Quarter Nelson →
Sit-Out
Short sit-out from turtle - creates space, paths to guard
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Quarter Nelson →
Quarter Nelson to Half Guard
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Quarter Nelson →
Granby Roll
Inverted on shoulders - dynamic scrambles, unusual angles
Type
Scramble
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Quarter Nelson →
Quarter Nelson to Knee Shield
Top leg frames torso - distance control
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
//04—Submissions downstream

55 finishes live
from this position.

All55submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Anaconda Choke
Controlling
Live
8/10
SUB-002
D'Arce Choke
Controlling
Live
8/10
SUB-003
Arm Triangle
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-004
Crucifix Choke
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-005
Head and Arm Choke
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-006
Katagatame
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-007
Rear Naked Choke
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-008
Clock Choke
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-009
Kimura
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-010
Neck Crank
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-011
Hawaiian Necktie
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-012
Americana
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-013
Armbar
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-014
Brabo Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-015
Crucifix Neck Crank
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-016
Gift Wrap Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-017
Guillotine Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-018
Hammerlock
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-019
Kata Ha Jime
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-020
Peruvian Necktie
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-021
Straight Armlock
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-022
Twister
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-023
Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-024
Arm-in Guillotine
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-025
Prone Armbar
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-026
Bow and Arrow Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-027
Gi Tail Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-028
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-029
Japanese Necktie
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-030
North-South Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-031
Okuri Eri Jime
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-032
Rear Triangle
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-033
Reverse Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-034
Short Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-035
Spine Crank
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-036
Straight Wristlock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-037
Top Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-038
Arm Crush
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-039
Arm-in Ezekiel
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-040
Banana Split
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-041
Bicep Slicer
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-042
Bread Cutter Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-043
Canto Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-044
Cross Collar Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-045
Ezekiel Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-046
High Elbow Guillotine
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-047
Mir Lock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-048
Ninja Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-049
Paper Cutter Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-050
Scarf Hold Armlock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-051
Scorpion Lock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-052
Sitting Arm Triangle
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-053
Straight Jacket
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-054
Ten Finger Guillotine
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-055
Inverted Armbar
Controlling
Long
2/10
//05—Linked positions

Browse the graph.

Control80
Side Control
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
15 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control82
Back Control
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control85
Short Base Back Control
High tight hooks, low base - compact control, compression
2 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control84
North-South
Chest over head, inverted - heavy pressure, kimura attacks
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
// Quarter Nelson · Control

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