Atlas/Standing/Single Leg Control
Standing position·none — this is a takedown position, not a submission position. Submissions are highly opportunistic
Single
Single Leg

Single Leg Control

One leg captured - finish the takedown

Dominance
56
vs 44
Control depth
Hinge
Initiating
Transitions
13
outbound
Submissions
3
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Wrestling position with both arms controlling one of the opponent's legs. Removes half their base and creates angles for takedown finishes. Offers multiple options including trips, lifts, and drives depending on their defensive reaction.

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 — Initiating perspective
56 vs 44
Disadvantaged↓ 12Dominant
Control depth · Hinge — Leg grabbed - run pipe or lift
Dominance — Countering perspective
44 vs 56
Disadvantaged↓ -12Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Leg caught - whizzer, hop, circle out
//02—Concept tags
ATTACKTAKEDOWN
//03—Transitions outbound

13 ways out.

All13transitionsin the App Store↗
Single Leg Control →
Single Leg Control to Standing Back Body Lock
Locked hands around waist from behind
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Single Leg Control →
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Guard pull
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Single Leg Control →
High Crotch Control
Head outside, thigh captured - lift, corner, or double
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Single Leg Control →
Foot Sweep
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Takedown
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Single Leg Control →
Single Leg Control to Front Headlock
Head trapped in armpit - posture control
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Single Leg Control →
Guillotine Setup from Standing
Arm around neck - choke or takedown
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Single Leg Control →
Single Leg Defense to Whizzer
Overhook locked - stop shots, counter throw
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Single Leg Control →
Single Leg Control to Collar Tie
Hand on back of neck - steering control
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Single Leg Control →
Single Leg Control to Single Collar Tie
One hand on neck - steer and snap
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Single Leg Control →
Guard Pull
Legs locked around waist - complete distance control
Type
Guard pull
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Single Leg Control →
Butterfly Guard Pull
Feet hook inside thighs - lifting sweeps
Type
Guard pull
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Single Leg Control →
Sit Guard Pull
Seated upright facing opponent - guard entry position
Type
Guard pull
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Single Leg Control →
Single Leg Control to Sprawl Control
Hips sprawled down, head controlled - stops takedown, creates attacks
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
//04—Submissions downstream

3 finishes live
from this position.

All3submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Guillotine Choke
Initiating
Long
2/10
SUB-002
Kimura
Initiating
Long
2/10
SUB-003
Standing Guillotine
Initiating
Long
2/10
//05—Linked positions

Browse the graph.

Standing75
Standing Back Body Lock
Locked hands around waist from behind
7 ↗ transitionsInitiating
Guard65
Single Leg X
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
16 ↗ transitionsGuarding
Standing58
High Crotch Control
Head outside, thigh captured - lift, corner, or double
4 ↗ transitionsInitiating
Control80
Side Control
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
15 ↗ transitionsControlling
// Single Leg Control · Standing

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