Atlas/Standing/Whizzer
Standing position
Overhook
Whip

Whizzer

Overhook locked - stop shots, counter throw

Dominance
50
vs 50
Control depth
Distal
Countering
Transitions
20
outbound
Submissions
15
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Defensive position with one arm hooked over the opponent's arm controlling their shoulder. Provides leverage to stop takedowns while creating angles for counter throws. Common defensive tool against underhooks and single leg attempts.

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
50 vs 50
Disadvantaged↓ 0Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Whizzer locked - stuff shots, hit counters
Dominance — Initiating perspective
50 vs 50
Disadvantaged↓ 0Dominant
Control depth · Proximal — Whizzered - change levels, switch sides
//02—Concept tags
WRESTLINGOVERHOOKCOUNTER WRESTLING
//03—Transitions outbound

20 ways out.

All20transitionsin the App Store↗
Whizzer →
Overhook Throw
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Takedown
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Whizzer →
Sprawl
Hips back, weight down - stuff the shot
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Whizzer →
Snap Down
Head trapped in armpit - posture control
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Whizzer →
Whizzer to Front Headlock
Head trapped in armpit - posture control
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Whizzer →
Guillotine Setup from Standing
Arm around neck - choke or takedown
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Whizzer →
Whizzer to Arm Drag
Pull arm across, step to back
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Whizzer →
Whizzer to 2-on-1 Tie
Two hands on one arm - leverage advantage
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Whizzer →
Whizzer to Sprawl
Hips back, weight down - stuff the shot
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Whizzer →
Guard Pull
Legs locked around waist - complete distance control
Type
Guard pull
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Whizzer →
Butterfly Guard Pull
Feet hook inside thighs - lifting sweeps
Type
Guard pull
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Whizzer →
Guard Pull
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
Type
Guard pull
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Whizzer →
Guard Pull
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Guard pull
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Whizzer →
Sprawl
Hips sprawled down, head controlled - stops takedown, creates attacks
Type
Takedown
Tier
Core
Perspective
Countering
Whizzer →
Underhook to Single Leg
One leg captured - finish the takedown
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Whizzer →
Snap Down
Head trapped in armpit - posture control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Whizzer →
Double Leg Takedown
Both legs controlled around thighs
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Whizzer →
Whizzer to Standing Back Control
Behind them standing - choke or dump
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Whizzer →
Guillotine Setup from Standing
Arm around neck - choke or takedown
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Whizzer →
Whizzer to Arm Drag
Pull arm across, step to back
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
Whizzer →
Whizzer to 2-on-1 Tie
Two hands on one arm - leverage advantage
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Initiating
//04—Submissions downstream

15 finishes live
from this position.

All15submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Standing Guillotine
Initiating
Watch
7/10
SUB-002
Guillotine Choke
Initiating
Watch
6/10
SUB-003
High Elbow Guillotine
Initiating
Long
5/10
SUB-004
Ten Finger Guillotine
Initiating
Long
5/10
SUB-005
Arm-in Guillotine
Initiating
Long
4/10
SUB-006
Kimura
Initiating
Long
4/10
SUB-007
D'Arce Choke
Initiating
Long
3/10
SUB-008
Anaconda Choke
Initiating
Long
2/10
SUB-009
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Initiating
Long
2/10
SUB-010
Japanese Necktie
Initiating
Long
2/10
SUB-011
Peruvian Necktie
Initiating
Long
2/10
SUB-012
Straight Wristlock
Initiating
Long
2/10
SUB-013
Top Wrist Lock
Initiating
Long
2/10
SUB-014
Wrist Lock
Initiating
Long
2/10
SUB-015
Reverse Wrist Lock
Initiating
Long
1/10
//05—Linked positions

Browse the graph.

Control80
Side Control
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
15 ↗ transitionsControlling
Standing35
Sprawl
Hips back, weight down - stuff the shot
7 ↗ transitionsCountering
Standing57
Front Headlock
Head trapped in armpit - posture control
5 ↗ transitionsInitiating
Standing54
Guillotine Control
Arm around neck - choke or takedown
8 ↗ transitionsInitiating
// Whizzer · Standing

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