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
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
ATTACKCONTROL
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
46 finishes live
from this position.
All46submissionsin the App Store↗SUB-001
Twister
Controlling
Live9/10
SUB-002
Calf Slicer
Controlling
Live8/10
SUB-003
Banana Split
Controlling
Watch7/10
SUB-004
Spine Crank
Controlling
Watch7/10
SUB-005
Arm Triangle
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-006
D'Arce Choke
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-007
Head and Arm Choke
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-008
Katagatame
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-009
Kimura
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-010
Kneebar
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-011
Americana
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-012
Anaconda Choke
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-013
Brabo Choke
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-014
Calf Compression
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-015
Calf Crank
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-016
Calf Crusher
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-017
Neck Crank
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-018
Paper Cutter Choke
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-019
Arm-in Ezekiel
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-020
Armbar
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-021
Bread Cutter Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-022
Crucifix Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-023
Ezekiel Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-024
Hammerlock
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-025
Hip Slicer
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-026
Rear Naked Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-027
Reverse Calf Slicer
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-028
Scorpion Lock
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-029
Arm Crush
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-030
Prone Armbar
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-031
Bicep Slicer
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-032
Cross Collar Choke
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-033
Gi Tail Choke
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-034
Gift Wrap Choke
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-035
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-036
Inverted Armbar
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-037
Kata Ha Jime
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-038
North-South Choke
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-039
Reverse Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-040
Scarf Hold Armlock
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-041
Short Choke
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-042
Straight Armlock
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-043
Straight Wristlock
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-044
Top Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-045
Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-046
Tarikoplata
Controlling
Long2/10
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