Atlas/Standing/Underhooks
Standing position·none truly signature — underhooks is primarily a takedown/control position, not a submission position. Closest options are standing rear chokes if you circle to the back

Underhooks

Arms inside - drive and lift

Dominance
55
vs 45
Control depth
Hinge
Initiating
Transitions
27
outbound
Submissions
2
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Wrestling position with arms positioned under the opponent's armpits. Provides upward leverage and control of their upper body while limiting their arm function. Sets up throws, trips, and body lock takedowns through inside position dominance.

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
55 vs 45
Disadvantaged↓ 10Dominant
Control depth · Hinge — Double underhooks - lift, trip, or throw
Dominance — Countering perspective
45 vs 55
Disadvantaged↓ -10Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Underhooks lost - swim inside, hips back
//02—Concept tags
ATTACKCONTROL
//03—Transitions outbound

27 ways out.

All27transitionsin the App Store↗
Underhooks →
Underhook to Single Leg
One leg captured - finish the takedown
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Underhooks →
Underhook to Back
Behind them standing - choke or dump
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Underhooks →
Underhook to Back
Locked hands around waist from behind
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Underhooks →
Underhooks to Front Headlock
Head trapped in armpit - posture control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Underhooks →
Guillotine Setup from Standing
Arm around neck - choke or takedown
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Underhooks →
Double Leg Takedown
Both legs controlled around thighs
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Underhooks →
Underhooks to Body Lock Ride
Both arms under torso - mat returns, back takes
Type
Takedown
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Underhooks →
Standing Front Body Lock
Hands clasped around waist from front - chest to chest
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Underhooks →
Sprawl
Hips back, weight down - stuff the shot
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Underhooks →
Overhook Throw
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Takedown
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Underhooks →
Underhooks to Whizzer
Overhook locked - stop shots, counter throw
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Underhooks →
Underhooks to Arm Drag
Pull arm across, step to back
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Underhooks →
Underhooks to Front Headlock
Head trapped in armpit - posture control
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Underhooks →
Underhooks to Collar Tie
Hand on back of neck - steering control
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Underhooks →
Underhooks to Single Collar Tie
One hand on neck - steer and snap
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Underhooks →
Underhooks to 2-on-1 Tie
Two hands on one arm - leverage advantage
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Underhooks →
Guard Pull
Legs locked around waist - complete distance control
Type
Guard pull
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Underhooks →
Butterfly Guard Pull
Feet hook inside thighs - lifting sweeps
Type
Guard pull
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Underhooks →
Guard Pull
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
Type
Guard pull
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Underhooks →
Guard Pull
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Guard pull
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Underhooks →
Sit Guard Pull
Seated upright facing opponent - guard entry position
Type
Guard pull
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Underhooks →
Underhooks to Collar-and-Elbow
One hand collar, one hand elbow
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Underhooks →
Underhooks to Thai Clinch
Both hands on neck - pull down hard
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Underhooks →
Underhooks to Over-Under
One over, one under - turning power
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Underhooks →
Underhooks to Guillotine Control
Arm around neck - choke or takedown
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Underhooks →
Underhooks to Double Underhooks
Both arms underneath, hands locked behind back
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Underhooks →
Underhooks to Sprawl
Hips back, weight down - stuff the shot
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
//04—Submissions downstream

2 finishes live
from this position.

All2submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Kimura
Initiating
Long
2/10
SUB-002
Rear Naked Choke
Initiating
Long
2/10
//05—Linked positions

Browse the graph.

Standing56
Single Leg Control
One leg captured - finish the takedown
3 ↗ transitionsInitiating
Standing75
Standing Back Control
Behind them standing - choke or dump
7 ↗ transitionsInitiating
Standing75
Standing Back Body Lock
Locked hands around waist from behind
7 ↗ transitionsInitiating
Standing57
Front Headlock
Head trapped in armpit - posture control
5 ↗ transitionsInitiating
// Underhooks · Standing

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Open Underhooks in Grapla for the full detail block, all 27 outbound transitions, the counter graph, and the option to log this position straight to your journal.

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