Shoulder locks·Shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint) · Gi & no-gi
Baratoplata Armlock
Spinning Armbar
Baratoplata.
Shoulder lock via leg leverage rotating joint overhead
Risk level
High
shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint)
Tap urgency
Urgent
tap response
Difficulty
5
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
7
/ 10
Positions
43
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
What it is
Shoulder lock via leg leverage rotating joint overhead
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
5/10
Learning priority
4/10
Escapability
2/10
Versatility
3/10
Danger level
7/10
01
Tap immediately when feeling shoulder joint pressure or upper arm discomfort.
02
The omoplata grip creates shoulder stress—communicate before grip locks.
03
Roll escape at wrong angle: Can cause rotator cuff tears.
04
Attacker: Control the position first before applying submission pressure.
WHITE — ILLEGALBLUE — ILLEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
43 ways in.
All43entriesin the App Store↗GUARDING70
Williams Guard
Closed guard submission attacks
GUARDING70
Squid Guard
Wrap lapel through legs - break posture, attack chokes
GUARDING60
Worm Guard
Lapel binding creates sweeps and back entries
GUARDING60
Rubber Guard
Control posture with leg hook, attack from angles
CONTROLLING50
S-Mount
One knee up, one down - isolate arm, attack armbar
GUARDING50
High Guard
Climb high and attack with chained submissions
CONTROLLING40
Turtle Crucifix
Near arm in figure-four, far arm controlled - bow-and-arrow, armbar
CONTROLLING40
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
GUARDING40
Spider Guard
Control distance while attacking with sweeps and submissions
GUARDING40
Lasso Guard
Arm isolated for sweeps and submissions
CONTROLLING40
Kimura Trap System
Kimura locked, control movement - sweep, take back, hunt submissions
CONTROLLING40
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
GUARDING40
Clamp Guard
Clamp shoulder, isolate arm - chain submissions
CONTROLLING30
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
GUARDING30
Octopus Guard
Entangle limbs - sweep and submit combinations
GUARDING30
Lapel Guard
Control lapel around leg - sweep, off-balance
GUARDING30
Gubber Guard
Feed lapels for chokes and sweeps
GUARDING30
Collar Sleeve Guard
Break posture, chain triangles, armbars, and omoplatas
GUARDING30
Closed Guard
Control distance while attacking in combinations
GUARDING20
Z-Guard
Shin frame active - prevent pressure, sweep
GUARDING20
Standing in Closed Guard
Grip and pull down - prevent guard break
GUARDING20
Stack Pressure
Stack weight on shoulders - choose passing angle
CONTROLLING20
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
CONTROLLING20
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
GUARDING20
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid
RDLR hook knee shield control
CONTROLLING20
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
GUARDING20
Open Guard
Switch guard types while attacking sweeps and submissions
GUARDING20
Matrix Guard
Angle shifts and mobility for retention
GUARDING20
Lockdown
Trap leg with figure-four - off-balance, sweep platform
GUARDING20
Knee Shield
Shield frames chest - sweep and attack
GUARDING20
K-Guard
Knee shield active with sweep angles
CONTROLLING20
Hon Kesa Gatame
Chest across them, arm trapped - pin tight, attack submissions
CONTROLLING20
High Mount
Knees at armpits, hips heavy - attack arms, choke neck
GUARDING20
Headquarters Guard
Distance managed while transitioning guard systems
GUARDING20
Half Guard
Fighting to free trapped leg and pass
GUARDING20
Half Butterfly Guard
Control trap while sweeping from hook
GUARDING20
Double Seated Open
Fight for grips and guard entries
GUARDING20
De La Riva
Hook controls shin - sweep, back take, berimbolo
CONTROLLING20
Crucifix
Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
CONTROLLING20
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
GUARDING20
Coyote Half Guard
Lever sweeps and back takes from bottom
GUARDING20
Combat Base
Fighting for posture while advancing position
GUARDING20
Butterfly Guard
Hook and lift for sweeps
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