Atlas/Standing/Sprawl
Standing position·guillotine choke, D'Arce choke, anaconda choke

Sprawl

Hips back, weight down - stuff the shot

Dominance
65
vs 35
Control depth
Proximal
Initiating
Transitions
9
outbound
Submissions
19
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Defensive position with hips pushed back and weight driven down on the opponent. Legs extend back to remove base from takedown attempts while chest pressure pins them down. Creates opportunities for front headlock control or standing recovery.

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 — Countering perspective
35 vs 65
Disadvantaged↓ -30Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Sprawled on - push up, recover base
Dominance — Initiating perspective
65 vs 35
Disadvantaged↓ 30Dominant
Control depth · Proximal — Sprawl locked - front headlock or stand up
//02—Concept tags
COUNTERDEFENCE
//03—Transitions outbound

9 ways out.

All9transitionsin the App Store↗
Sprawl →
Snap Down
Head trapped in armpit - posture control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Sprawl →
Shuck By
Behind them standing - choke or dump
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Sprawl →
Sprawl to Single Leg Control
One leg captured - finish the takedown
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Sprawl →
Sprawl to Double Leg Control
Both legs controlled around thighs
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Sprawl →
Sprawl to Arm Drag
Pull arm across, step to back
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Sprawl →
Sprawl to 2-on-1 Tie
Two hands on one arm - leverage advantage
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Sprawl →
Sprawl to Underhooks
Arms inside - drive and lift
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Sprawl →
Guillotine Setup from Standing
Arm around neck - choke or takedown
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Sprawl →
Sprawl to Standing Back Body Lock
Locked hands around waist from behind
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
//04—Submissions downstream

19 finishes live
from this position.

All19submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
D'Arce Choke
Initiating
Live
9/10
SUB-002
Guillotine Choke
Initiating
Live
9/10
SUB-003
Anaconda Choke
Initiating
Live
8/10
SUB-004
High Elbow Guillotine
Initiating
Live
8/10
SUB-005
Arm-in Guillotine
Initiating
Watch
7/10
SUB-006
Peruvian Necktie
Initiating
Watch
7/10
SUB-007
Standing Guillotine
Initiating
Watch
7/10
SUB-008
Ten Finger Guillotine
Initiating
Watch
7/10
SUB-009
Wakigatame
Initiating
Watch
7/10
SUB-010
Japanese Necktie
Initiating
Watch
6/10
SUB-011
Hawaiian Necktie
Initiating
Watch
6/10
SUB-012
Bulldog Choke
Initiating
Watch
6/10
SUB-013
Brabo Choke
Initiating
Long
5/10
SUB-014
Ninja Choke
Initiating
Long
5/10
SUB-015
Ude Gatame
Initiating
Long
5/10
SUB-016
Head and Arm Choke
Initiating
Long
4/10
SUB-017
Short Choke
Initiating
Long
4/10
SUB-018
Cattle Catch
Initiating
Long
4/10
SUB-019
Kimura
Initiating
Long
3/10
//05—Linked positions

Browse the graph.

Standing57
Front Headlock
Head trapped in armpit - posture control
5 ↗ transitionsInitiating
Standing75
Standing Back Control
Behind them standing - choke or dump
7 ↗ transitionsInitiating
Standing56
Single Leg Control
One leg captured - finish the takedown
3 ↗ transitionsInitiating
Standing56
Double Leg Control
Both legs controlled around thighs
6 ↗ transitionsInitiating
// Sprawl · Standing

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