Atlas/NECK STRANGLES/Crucifix Choke
Neck strangles·Carotid arteries · Gi & no-gi

Crucifix Choke.

Blood choke from crucifix with both arms trapped

// CRUCIFIX CHOKE
7
DANGER / 10
Risk level
Medium
carotid arteries
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
4
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
7
/ 10
Positions
30
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
//01About this submission

What it is

Blood choke from crucifix with both arms trapped

What you do

The step-by-step execution breakdown lives in the app — mechanics, tips, and the full entry sequence.

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//02Stats breakdown
Setup complexity
5/10
Learning priority
7/10
Escapability
2/10
Versatility
4/10
Danger level
7/10
//03Safety notes
01

TAP URGENCY: MODERATE—crucifix position limits partner escape and defensive options

02

Release immediately when partner taps; crucifix control prevents standard defenses

03

Apply pressure gradually from the crucifix position establishment

04

Partner cannot use typical choke escape techniques; defend by preventing crucifix

05

Position transition to choke should be controlled once crucifix is locked

//04IBJJF belt legality
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//05Entries by position

30 ways in.

All30entriesin the App Store
CONTROLLING90
Crucifix
Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING80
Mounted Crucifix
Both arms dead in mount - open the collar choke
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING80
Crab Ride
Wide base on back - stay mobile, follow movement
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING70
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING70
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING70
Body Lock Ride
Heavy chest pressure with tight body lock control
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Turtle Crucifix
Near arm in figure-four, far arm controlled - bow-and-arrow, armbar
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Truck
Leg locked, head controlled - twister, calf slicer, back take
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Sprawl Control
Converting sprawl defense into controlling attack position with submission threats
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Short Base Back Control
Hooks high and tight - stay low, attack chokes
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
11 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
10 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
S-Mount
One knee up, one down - isolate arm, attack armbar
10 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Body Triangle
Triangle locked, grip secured - squeeze tight, attack chokes
6 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
North-South Spin Trap
Trap arm, heavy chest - north-south choke, kimura, block spin
18 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
North-South
Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats
16 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Kimura Trap System
Kimura locked, control movement - sweep, take back, hunt submissions
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Crab Ride Inversion
Hooks stay connected, follow their roll, hunt for back
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
High Wrist Control
Pin wrist from top - isolate arm, advance, attack
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Back Mount
Hooks locked tight - control hips, attack neck
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Back Control
Seat belt grip with rear naked choke threat
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING20
Reverse Kesa Gatame
Facing their legs, control arm - attack legs, take back
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
// Crucifix Choke · Neck strangles

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