Atlas/SPINE LOCKS/Crucifix Neck Crank

Spine locks·Cervical spine/Neck vertebrae · Gi & no-gi

Crucifix Neck Crank.

Cervical spine manipulation from crucifix control position

// CRUCIFIX NECK CRANK

9

DANGER / 10

Risk level

High

cervical spine/neck vertebrae

Tap urgency

Urgent

tap response

Difficulty

4

/ 5 — setup

Danger level

9

/ 10

Positions

25

entry points

Perm. damage

Yes

irreversible risk

//01—About this submission

What it is

Cervical spine manipulation from crucifix control position

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↗

//02—Stats breakdown

Setup complexity

5/10

Learning priority

5/10

Escapability

1/10

Versatility

3/10

Danger level

9/10

//03—Safety notes

01

Establish foot tap signals—your arms are trapped and can't hand tap.

02

Tap immediately at first neck pressure; don't wait for severe pain.

03

Cervical spine damage occurs in 1-2 seconds; release upon any tap signal.

04

Many gyms prohibit this despite IBJJF legality due to injury risk.

05

Watch for defensive tapping since hands are immobilized in crucifix.

//04—IBJJF belt legality

WHITE — ILLEGALBLUE — ILLEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL

//05—Entries by position

25 ways in.

All25entriesin the App Store↗

Hands locked around head and leg - compress tight

10 ↗ transitionsControlling

Turtle Crucifix

Near arm in figure-four, far arm controlled - bow-and-arrow, armbar

13 ↗ transitionsControlling

Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense

9 ↗ transitionsControlling

Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back

20 ↗ transitionsControlling

Mounted Crucifix

Both arms dead in mount - open the collar choke

8 ↗ transitionsControlling

Wide base on back - stay mobile, follow movement

9 ↗ transitionsControlling

Heavy chest pressure with tight body lock control

14 ↗ transitionsControlling

Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck

12 ↗ transitionsControlling

Inverted Turtle

Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling

11 ↗ transitionsControlling

Hon Kesa Gatame

Chest across them, arm trapped - pin tight, attack submissions

17 ↗ transitionsControlling

Defensive Shell

Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe

8 ↗ transitionsControlling

Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn

14 ↗ transitionsControlling

Leg locked, head controlled - twister, calf slicer, back take

13 ↗ transitionsControlling

Converting sprawl defense into controlling attack position with submission threats

20 ↗ transitionsControlling

Heavy crossface while hunting submissions

20 ↗ transitionsControlling

Short Base Back Control

Hooks high and tight - stay low, attack chokes

7 ↗ transitionsControlling

Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount

10 ↗ transitionsControlling

Shoulder of Justice

Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure

7 ↗ transitionsControlling

Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard

19 ↗ transitionsControlling

Triangle locked, grip secured - squeeze tight, attack chokes

6 ↗ transitionsControlling

Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats

16 ↗ transitionsControlling

Modified Scarf Hold

Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions

13 ↗ transitionsControlling

Crab Ride Inversion

Hooks stay connected, follow their roll, hunt for back

12 ↗ transitionsControlling

Hooks locked tight - control hips, attack neck

14 ↗ transitionsControlling

Seat belt grip with rear naked choke threat

12 ↗ transitionsControlling

// Crucifix Neck Crank · Spine locks

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