Atlas/Standing/Double Underhooks
Standing position·none — this position is for throws, trips, and mat returns. Some opportunistic attacks exist if one arm releases
Standing Double Underhooks
Double Unders
Body Lock Position
Wrestling Double Unders

Double Underhooks

Both arms underneath, hands locked behind back

Dominance
70
vs 30
Control depth
Proximal
Initiating
Transitions
19
outbound
Submissions
0
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Wrestling position where both your arms pass under theirs with hands locked behind their back. Removes their arm function while providing leverage for takedowns. Maximum upper body control and posture manipulation.

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
70 vs 30
Disadvantaged↓ 40Dominant
Control depth · Proximal — Arms under, lock hands, drive hips, trip or throw
Dominance — Countering perspective
30 vs 70
Disadvantaged↓ -40Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Pull elbows down, break grip, swim inside, step back
//02—Concept tags
ATTACKCONTROL
//03—Transitions outbound

19 ways out.

All19transitionsin the App Store↗
Double Underhooks →
Inside Trip from Body Lock
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Takedown
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Double Underhooks →
Sumi Gaeshi
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Takedown
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Double Underhooks →
Double Underhooks to Standing Back Body Lock
Locked hands around waist from behind
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Double Underhooks →
Underhook to Back
Behind them standing - choke or dump
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Double Underhooks →
Double Underhooks to Body Lock Ride
Both arms under torso - mat returns, back takes
Type
Takedown finish
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Double Underhooks →
Double Underhooks to Closed Guard
Legs locked around waist - complete distance control
Type
Guard pull
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Double Underhooks →
Double Underhooks to Butterfly Guard
Feet hook inside thighs - lifting sweeps
Type
Guard pull
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Double Underhooks →
Standing Front Body Lock
Hands clasped around waist from front - chest to chest
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Double Underhooks →
Top Body Lock
Clasped body lock around the hips - flatten and pass
Type
Takedown finish
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Double Underhooks →
Sprawl
Hips back, weight down - stuff the shot
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Double Underhooks →
Double Underhooks to Underhooks
Arms inside - drive and lift
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Double Underhooks →
Double Underhooks to Collar Tie
Hand on back of neck - steering control
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Double Underhooks →
Double Underhooks to Single Collar Tie
One hand on neck - steer and snap
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Double Underhooks →
Double Underhooks to Whizzer
Overhook locked - stop shots, counter throw
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Double Underhooks →
Double Underhooks to Over-Under
One over, one under - turning power
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Double Underhooks →
Double Underhooks to Arm Drag
Pull arm across, step to back
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Double Underhooks →
Guard Pull
Legs locked around waist - complete distance control
Type
Guard pull
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Double Underhooks →
Guard Pull
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Guard pull
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Double Underhooks →
Butterfly Guard Pull
Feet hook inside thighs - lifting sweeps
Type
Guard pull
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
//05—Linked positions

Browse the graph.

Control85
Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
Standing75
Standing Back Body Lock
Locked hands around waist from behind
7 ↗ transitionsInitiating
Standing75
Standing Back Control
Behind them standing - choke or dump
7 ↗ transitionsInitiating
Control80
Body Lock Ride
Both arms under torso - mat returns, back takes
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
// Double Underhooks · Standing

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Open Double Underhooks in Grapla for the full detail block, all 19 outbound transitions, the counter graph, and the option to log this position straight to your journal.

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