Neck strangles·Neck · Gi & no-gi
Kata Gatame
Arm-In Choke
Head and Arm Triangle
Head and Arm Choke.
Triangle mechanism trapping head and arm together from top
Risk level
Low
neck
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
2
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
4
/ 10
Positions
40
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
What it is
Triangle mechanism trapping head and arm together from top
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
3/10
Learning priority
9/10
Escapability
5/10
Versatility
8/10
Danger level
4/10
01
TAP URGENCY: MODERATE—head and arm control prevents standard escape mechanics
02
Release immediately when partner taps; arm trapping limits defensive options
03
Apply pressure gradually from the head and arm control position
04
Partner cannot use typical defensive postures; defend by preventing position
05
Ensure partner can breathe clearly with head positioned against your body
WHITE — LEGALBLUE — LEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
40 ways in.
All40entriesin the App Store↗CONTROLLING90
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
CONTROLLING90
Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped, shoulder drives - arm triangle, darce, mount step over
CONTROLLING90
100 Kilos
Sprawled chest pin - control and hunt submissions
CONTROLLING80
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
CONTROLLING80
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
CONTROLLING80
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
CONTROLLING80
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
CONTROLLING70
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
CONTROLLING70
Mount
Heavy hips with submission threats
CONTROLLING70
High Mount
Knees at armpits, hips heavy - attack arms, choke neck
CONTROLLING60
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
CONTROLLING60
Sprawl Control
Converting sprawl defense into controlling attack position with submission threats
CONTROLLING60
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
CONTROLLING60
S-Mount
One knee up, one down - isolate arm, attack armbar
INITIATING60
Over-Under
Over-under locked - trip or dump them
CONTROLLING60
North-South
Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats
CONTROLLING60
Mounted Crucifix
Both arms dead in mount - open the collar choke
CONTROLLING60
Knee on Belly
Knee driving into belly - stay mobile, transition fast
CONTROLLING60
Hon Kesa Gatame
Chest across them, arm trapped - pin tight, attack submissions
CONTROLLING60
Grapevine Mount
Legs laced wide, hips heavy - flatten, drain, then climb
CONTROLLING60
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
INITIATING60
Front Headlock
Head trapped - finish guillotine or take back
CONTROLLING50
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
CONTROLLING50
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
CONTROLLING50
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
CONTROLLING50
North-South Spin Trap
Trap arm, heavy chest - north-south choke, kimura, block spin
CONTROLLING50
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
CONTROLLING50
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
INITIATING50
Collar Tie
Hand on neck, pull head down, snap or throw
INITIATING50
Collar-and-Elbow
Collar and elbow gripped, control posture, set up attacks
INITIATING40
Sprawl
Sprawled on - push up, recover base
CONTROLLING40
Crucifix
Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
CONTROLLING40
Cradle Control
Hands locked around head and leg - compress tight
GUARDING30
Z-Guard
Shin frame active - prevent pressure, sweep
INITIATING30
Thai Clinch
Plum locked - knee strikes and throws
INITIATING30
Single Collar Tie
Neck controlled - snap down or arm drag
GUARDING30
K-Guard
Knee shield active with sweep angles
GUARDING30
Half Guard
Fighting to free trapped leg and pass
GUARDING30
Closed Guard
Control distance while attacking in combinations
GUARDING20
Headquarters Guard
Distance managed while transitioning guard systems
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