Atlas/Control/Uke Gatame
Control position·armbar (with trapped arm already isolated), straight arm lock, kimura
Uke Gatame
Modified Scarf
Arm-Across Chest Control

Uke Gatame

Arm pinned across chest - control and armlocks, classical position

Dominance
84
vs 16
Control depth
Head neck
Controlling
Transitions
12
outbound
Submissions
39
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Classical control position where you pin their arm across their chest while maintaining side control. Your chest and arm pressure trap their arm in place creating control and submission opportunities. This position offers an alternative to standard side control with unique armlock and control mechanics.

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
84 vs 16
Disadvantaged↓ 68Dominant
Control depth · Head neck — Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
Dominance — Escaping perspective
16 vs 84
Disadvantaged↓ -68Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Pull arm back, bridge for space, free arm, push chest, escape
//02—Concept tags
CONTROLCLASSICALSUBMISSIONALTERNATIVE
//03—Transitions outbound

12 ways out.

All12transitionsin the App Store↗
Uke Gatame →
Side Control to Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Uke Gatame →
Side Control to Knee on Belly
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Uke Gatame →
Arm Triangle Setup
Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Uke Gatame →
Side Control to Back Take
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Uke Gatame →
Uke Gatame to High Mount
Knees high at armpits - heavy pressure, arm attacks
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Uke Gatame →
Uke Gatame to S-Mount
S-shaped knees - one up, one down, armbar setup
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Uke Gatame →
Uke Gatame to Technical Mount
Asymmetric mount - strong base, arm access
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Uke Gatame →
Uke Gatame to Kimura Trap System
Kimura grip for control - sweeps, back takes, submissions
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Uke Gatame →
100 Kilos
Belly-down side control - sprawled chest pin
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Uke Gatame →
Ghost Escape
Hands and knees, elbows tight - protect neck, escape quickly
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Uke Gatame →
Hip Heist
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Uke Gatame →
Uke Gatame to Defensive Shell
Tight protective posture - arms guard neck, wait for escape
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
//04—Submissions downstream

39 finishes live
from this position.

All39submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Armbar
Controlling
Live
9/10
SUB-002
Straight Armlock
Controlling
Live
8/10
SUB-003
Arm Crush
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-004
Kimura
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-005
Scarf Hold Armlock
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-006
Americana
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-007
Arm Triangle
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-008
Katagatame
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-009
Prone Armbar
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-010
Bicep Slicer
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-011
Hammerlock
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-012
Head and Arm Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-013
Neck Crank
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-014
Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-015
Bread Cutter Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-016
D'Arce Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-017
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-018
Inverted Armbar
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-019
Monoplata
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-020
North-South Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-021
Omoplata
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-022
Paper Cutter Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-023
Reverse Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-024
Straight Wristlock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-025
Tarikoplata
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-026
Top Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-027
Triangle Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-028
Arm-in Ezekiel
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-029
Baratoplata
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-030
Brabo Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-031
Cross Collar Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-032
Crucifix Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-033
Ezekiel Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-034
Mounted Triangle
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-035
Reverse Triangle
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-036
Spine Crank
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-037
Von Flue Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-038
Gi Tail Choke
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-039
Twister
Controlling
Long
2/10
//05—Linked positions

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Control85
Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control82
Knee on Belly
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control84
Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce
5 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control82
Back Control
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
// Uke Gatame · Control

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