Neck strangles·Carotid arteries · Gi & no-gi
Kata Gatame
Arm-in Triangle
Side Choke
Arm Triangle.
Blood choke using trapped shoulder compressing carotids
Risk level
Medium
carotid arteries
Tap urgency
Urgent
tap response
Difficulty
3
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
5
/ 10
Positions
47
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
What it is
Blood choke using trapped shoulder compressing carotids
What you do
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Open1submission detailin the App Store↗Setup complexity
3/10
Learning priority
9/10
Escapability
5/10
Versatility
8/10
Danger level
5/10
01
TAP URGENCY: URGENT—arm triangle unconsciousness arrives very quickly (5-7 seconds)
02
Release immediately upon tap; delay even one second risks unconsciousness
03
The trapped arm adds complexity; ensure partner can signal tap clearly
04
Apply pressure gradually to allow partner to recognize danger early
05
Avoid with partners unfamiliar with the submission mechanics and signals
WHITE — LEGALBLUE — LEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
47 ways in.
All47entriesin the App Store↗CONTROLLING100
Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped, shoulder drives - arm triangle, darce, mount step over
CONTROLLING100
100 Kilos
Sprawled chest pin - control and hunt submissions
CONTROLLING90
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
CONTROLLING90
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
CONTROLLING90
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
CONTROLLING90
Mount
Heavy hips with submission threats
CONTROLLING90
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
CONTROLLING80
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
CONTROLLING70
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
CONTROLLING70
S-Mount
One knee up, one down - isolate arm, attack armbar
CONTROLLING70
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
CONTROLLING70
Mounted Crucifix
Both arms dead in mount - open the collar choke
CONTROLLING70
Knee on Belly
Knee driving into belly - stay mobile, transition fast
CONTROLLING70
High Mount
Knees at armpits, hips heavy - attack arms, choke neck
CONTROLLING60
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
CONTROLLING60
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
CONTROLLING60
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
INITIATING60
Over-Under
Over-under locked - trip or dump them
CONTROLLING60
North-South Spin Trap
Trap arm, heavy chest - north-south choke, kimura, block spin
CONTROLLING60
North-South
Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats
CONTROLLING60
Grapevine Mount
Legs laced wide, hips heavy - flatten, drain, then climb
CONTROLLING60
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
CONTROLLING50
Turtle Crucifix
Near arm in figure-four, far arm controlled - bow-and-arrow, armbar
CONTROLLING50
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
CONTROLLING50
Sprawl Control
Converting sprawl defense into controlling attack position with submission threats
CONTROLLING50
Kimura Trap System
Kimura locked, control movement - sweep, take back, hunt submissions
CONTROLLING50
Hon Kesa Gatame
Chest across them, arm trapped - pin tight, attack submissions
INITIATING50
Front Headlock
Head trapped - finish guillotine or take back
CONTROLLING50
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
CONTROLLING50
Crucifix
Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
CONTROLLING50
Cradle Control
Hands locked around head and leg - compress tight
CONTROLLING50
Body Lock Ride
Heavy chest pressure with tight body lock control
CONTROLLING50
Back Mount
Hooks locked tight - control hips, attack neck
CONTROLLING50
Back Control
Seat belt grip with rear naked choke threat
CONTROLLING40
Short Base Back Control
Hooks high and tight - stay low, attack chokes
CONTROLLING40
Body Triangle
Triangle locked, grip secured - squeeze tight, attack chokes
GUARDING40
K-Guard
Knee shield active with sweep angles
CONTROLLING40
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
GUARDING40
Half Guard
Fighting to free trapped leg and pass
CONTROLLING40
Crab Ride
Wide base on back - stay mobile, follow movement
INITIATING40
Collar Tie
Hand on neck, pull head down, snap or throw
INITIATING40
Collar-and-Elbow
Collar and elbow gripped, control posture, set up attacks
GUARDING30
Z-Guard
Shin frame active - prevent pressure, sweep
CONTROLLING30
Reverse Kesa Gatame
Facing their legs, control arm - attack legs, take back
GUARDING30
Closed Guard
Control distance while attacking in combinations
GUARDING20
Stack Pressure
Stack weight on shoulders - choose passing angle
GUARDING20
Headquarters Guard
Distance managed while transitioning guard systems
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