Atlas/Control/Twister Side Control
Control position·Twister - the defining submission, using the crossface grip and leg hook to rotate the spine; Calf Slicer - the trapped leg creates direct calf compression opportunity; Electric Chair - the leg entanglement allows hip/groin splitting pressure

Twister Side Control

Far leg hooked from side - twister setup, spinal attack

Dominance
83
vs 17
Control depth
Head neck
Controlling
Transitions
14
outbound
Submissions
46
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Side control variation where you hook their far leg and control it to set up the twister submission. Your leg hook traps their leg while you maintain chest pressure and head control. This position creates a direct path to the twister that standard side control does not provide.

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
83 vs 17
Disadvantaged↓ 66Dominant
Control depth · Head neck — Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
Dominance — Escaping perspective
17 vs 83
Disadvantaged↓ -66Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Clear leg hook, protect spine, frame and escape side control
//02—Concept tags
ATTACKCONTROL
//03—Transitions outbound

14 ways out.

All14transitionsin the App Store↗
Twister Side Control →
Seatbelt Back Take
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Twister Side Control →
Side Control to Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Twister Side Control →
Side Control to Back Take
Behind with hooks - back control, submission access
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Twister Side Control →
Twister Side Control to Crab Ride
High back ride, wide legs - mobile control, pursuit
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Twister Side Control →
Twister Side Control to Inside Sankaku Finish
Both legs thread through - dual control position
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Twister Side Control →
Twister Side Control to Cross Ashi Garami
Crossed leg trap - better heel hook control
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Twister Side Control →
Twister Side Control to Outside Ashi Garami
Outside control - mobile position for leg attacks
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Twister Side Control →
Ghost Escape
Hands and knees, elbows tight - protect neck, escape quickly
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Twister Side Control →
Deep Half Guard Entry
Hip penetration beneath opponent - sweep leverage
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Twister Side Control →
Twister Side Control to Defensive Shell
Tight protective posture - arms guard neck, wait for escape
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Twister Side Control →
Twister Side Control to Knee Shield
Top leg frames torso - distance control
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Twister Side Control →
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Twister Side Control →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Twister Side Control →
Twister Side Control to Quarter Guard
One leg recovered guard position
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
//04—Submissions downstream

46 finishes live
from this position.

All46submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Twister
Controlling
Live
9/10
SUB-002
Calf Slicer
Controlling
Live
8/10
SUB-003
Banana Split
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-004
Spine Crank
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-005
Arm Triangle
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-006
D'Arce Choke
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-007
Head and Arm Choke
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-008
Katagatame
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-009
Kimura
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-010
Kneebar
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-011
Americana
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-012
Anaconda Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-013
Brabo Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-014
Calf Compression
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-015
Calf Crank
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-016
Calf Crusher
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-017
Neck Crank
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-018
Paper Cutter Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-019
Arm-in Ezekiel
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-020
Armbar
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-021
Bread Cutter Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-022
Crucifix Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-023
Ezekiel Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-024
Hammerlock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-025
Hip Slicer
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-026
Rear Naked Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-027
Reverse Calf Slicer
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-028
Scorpion Lock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-029
Arm Crush
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-030
Prone Armbar
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-031
Bicep Slicer
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-032
Cross Collar Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-033
Gi Tail Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-034
Gift Wrap Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-035
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-036
Inverted Armbar
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-037
Kata Ha Jime
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-038
North-South Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-039
Reverse Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-040
Scarf Hold Armlock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-041
Short Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-042
Straight Armlock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-043
Straight Wristlock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-044
Top Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-045
Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-046
Tarikoplata
Controlling
Long
2/10
//05—Linked positions

Browse the graph.

Control82
Back Control
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control85
Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control90
Back Mount
Behind with hooks - back control, submission access
6 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control85
Crab Ride
High back ride, wide legs - mobile control, pursuit
4 ↗ transitionsControlling
// Twister Side Control · Control

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on your phone.

Open Twister Side Control in Grapla for the full detail block, all 14 outbound transitions, the counter graph, and the option to log this position straight to your journal.

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