Shoulder locks·Shoulder joint · Gi & no-gi
Ude Garami
Keylock
V-Armlock
Bent Armlock
Figure-Four Armlock
Americana.
Shoulder lock via rotational pressure on bent arm
Risk level
Low
shoulder joint
Tap urgency
Gradual
tap response
Difficulty
2
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
4
/ 10
Positions
33
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
What it is
Shoulder lock via rotational pressure on bent arm
What you do
The step-by-step execution breakdown lives in the app — mechanics, tips, and the full entry sequence.
Open1submission detailin the App Store↗Setup complexity
2/10
Learning priority
9/10
Escapability
6/10
Versatility
8/10
Danger level
4/10
01
Tap when feeling shoulder discomfort; clear pain signals precede injury.
02
Never roll into the position—this risks shoulder dislocation.
03
Attacker: Apply rotation slowly; avoid jerking or explosive pressure.
04
Shoulder flexibility varies; respect early taps from partners with limited mobility.
WHITE — LEGALBLUE — LEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
33 ways in.
All33entriesin the App Store↗CONTROLLING80
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
CONTROLLING80
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
CONTROLLING80
Reverse Kesa Gatame
Facing their legs, control arm - attack legs, take back
CONTROLLING80
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
CONTROLLING80
Mount
Heavy hips with submission threats
CONTROLLING80
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
CONTROLLING80
Hon Kesa Gatame
Chest across them, arm trapped - pin tight, attack submissions
CONTROLLING70
S-Mount
One knee up, one down - isolate arm, attack armbar
CONTROLLING70
North-South Spin Trap
Trap arm, heavy chest - north-south choke, kimura, block spin
CONTROLLING70
Mounted Crucifix
Both arms dead in mount - open the collar choke
CONTROLLING70
High Mount
Knees at armpits, hips heavy - attack arms, choke neck
CONTROLLING70
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
CONTROLLING60
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
CONTROLLING60
Knee on Belly
Knee driving into belly - stay mobile, transition fast
CONTROLLING60
High Wrist Control
Pin wrist from top - isolate arm, advance, attack
CONTROLLING60
Grapevine Mount
Legs laced wide, hips heavy - flatten, drain, then climb
CONTROLLING50
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
CONTROLLING50
Turtle Crucifix
Near arm in figure-four, far arm controlled - bow-and-arrow, armbar
CONTROLLING50
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
CONTROLLING50
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
CONTROLLING50
North-South
Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats
CONTROLLING50
Mounted Triangle
Triangle locked from top - figure-four neck and arm
CONTROLLING50
Kimura Trap System
Kimura locked, control movement - sweep, take back, hunt submissions
CONTROLLING50
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
CONTROLLING50
100 Kilos
Sprawled chest pin - control and hunt submissions
CONTROLLING40
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
CONTROLLING40
Crucifix
Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
CONTROLLING30
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
CONTROLLING30
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
CONTROLLING30
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
CONTROLLING30
Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped, shoulder drives - arm triangle, darce, mount step over
GUARDING30
Closed Guard
Control distance while attacking in combinations
CONTROLLING20
Body Triangle
Triangle locked, grip secured - squeeze tight, attack chokes
// Americana · Shoulder locks
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