Spine locks·Cervical spine/Neck vertebrae · Gi & no-gi
Crucifix Neck Crank.
Cervical spine manipulation from crucifix control position
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
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↗Setup complexity
5/10
Learning priority
5/10
Escapability
1/10
Versatility
3/10
Danger level
9/10
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.
WHITE — ILLEGALBLUE — ILLEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
25 ways in.
All25entriesin the App Store↗CONTROLLING80
Cradle Control
Hands locked around head and leg - compress tight
CONTROLLING70
Turtle Crucifix
Near arm in figure-four, far arm controlled - bow-and-arrow, armbar
CONTROLLING70
Crucifix
Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
CONTROLLING60
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
CONTROLLING60
Mounted Crucifix
Both arms dead in mount - open the collar choke
CONTROLLING60
Crab Ride
Wide base on back - stay mobile, follow movement
CONTROLLING60
Body Lock Ride
Heavy chest pressure with tight body lock control
CONTROLLING50
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
CONTROLLING50
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
CONTROLLING50
Hon Kesa Gatame
Chest across them, arm trapped - pin tight, attack submissions
CONTROLLING50
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
CONTROLLING50
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
CONTROLLING40
Truck
Leg locked, head controlled - twister, calf slicer, back take
CONTROLLING40
Sprawl Control
Converting sprawl defense into controlling attack position with submission threats
CONTROLLING40
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
CONTROLLING40
Short Base Back Control
Hooks high and tight - stay low, attack chokes
CONTROLLING40
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
CONTROLLING30
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
CONTROLLING30
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
CONTROLLING30
Body Triangle
Triangle locked, grip secured - squeeze tight, attack chokes
CONTROLLING30
North-South
Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats
CONTROLLING30
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
CONTROLLING30
Crab Ride Inversion
Hooks stay connected, follow their roll, hunt for back
CONTROLLING20
Back Mount
Hooks locked tight - control hips, attack neck
CONTROLLING20
Back Control
Seat belt grip with rear naked choke threat
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