Atlas/ELBOW LOCKS/Inverted Armbar
Elbow locks·Elbow joint, biceps tendon, anterior joint capsule · Gi & no-gi
Reverse Juji Gatame
Inverted Juji Gatame

Inverted Armbar.

Elbow hyperextension from inverted body position

// INVERTED ARMBAR
5
DANGER / 10
Risk level
Medium
elbow joint, biceps tendon, anterior joint capsule
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
4
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
5
/ 10
Positions
63
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
//01—About this submission

What it is

Elbow hyperextension from inverted body 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
6/10
Learning priority
5/10
Escapability
4/10
Versatility
5/10
Danger level
5/10
//03—Safety notes
01

Unusual arm angle = unpredictable pain onset; tap early at any stress.

02

Hyperextension risk is significant; arm must remain supported by attacker.

03

Attacker: Apply pressure extremely gradually to monitor partner's response.

04

Tapping window is short; defenders must recognize position immediately.

//04—IBJJF belt legality
WHITE — ILLEGALBLUE — ILLEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
//05—Entries by position

63 ways in.

All63entriesin the App Store↗
GUARDING60
Tornado Guard
Invert and roll - tornado sweeps from shoulders
20 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING60
North-South Spin Trap
Trap arm, heavy chest - north-south choke, kimura, block spin
18 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
Mounted Crucifix
Both arms dead in mount - open the collar choke
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING50
Squid Guard
Wrap lapel through legs - break posture, attack chokes
16 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING50
Spider Guard
Control distance while attacking with sweeps and submissions
22 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING50
S-Mount
One knee up, one down - isolate arm, attack armbar
10 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING50
Rubber Guard
Control posture with leg hook, attack from angles
6 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING50
Reverse Kesa Gatame
Facing their legs, control arm - attack legs, take back
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
North-South
Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats
16 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Mount
Heavy hips with submission threats
18 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
10 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING40
Worm Guard
Lapel binding creates sweeps and back entries
8 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING40
Williams Guard
Closed guard submission attacks
9 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING40
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Turtle Crucifix
Near arm in figure-four, far arm controlled - bow-and-arrow, armbar
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Short Base Back Control
Hooks high and tight - stay low, attack chokes
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING40
Octopus Guard
Entangle limbs - sweep and submit combinations
12 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING40
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING40
Matrix Guard
Angle shifts and mobility for retention
19 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING40
Lasso Guard
Arm isolated for sweeps and submissions
24 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING40
Kimura Trap System
Kimura locked, control movement - sweep, take back, hunt submissions
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Hon Kesa Gatame
Chest across them, arm trapped - pin tight, attack submissions
17 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
High Wrist Control
Pin wrist from top - isolate arm, advance, attack
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
High Mount
Knees at armpits, hips heavy - attack arms, choke neck
15 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING40
High Guard
Climb high and attack with chained submissions
13 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING40
Crucifix
Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING40
Collar Sleeve Guard
Break posture, chain triangles, armbars, and omoplatas
15 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING30
Z-Guard
Shin frame active - prevent pressure, sweep
15 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING30
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING30
Standing in Closed Guard
Grip and pull down - prevent guard break
15 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING30
Stack Pressure
Stack weight on shoulders - choose passing angle
16 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING30
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Body Triangle
Triangle locked, grip secured - squeeze tight, attack chokes
6 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING30
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid
RDLR hook knee shield control
10 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING30
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
11 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING30
Open Guard
Switch guard types while attacking sweeps and submissions
29 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING30
Lapel Guard
Control lapel around leg - sweep, off-balance
25 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING30
Knee on Belly
Knee driving into belly - stay mobile, transition fast
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING30
K-Guard
Knee shield active with sweep angles
22 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING30
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
11 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING30
Headquarters Guard
Distance managed while transitioning guard systems
32 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING30
Half Guard
Fighting to free trapped leg and pass
32 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING30
Half Butterfly Guard
Control trap while sweeping from hook
14 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING30
Gubber Guard
Feed lapels for chokes and sweeps
9 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING30
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING30
De La Riva
Hook controls shin - sweep, back take, berimbolo
23 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING30
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING30
Combat Base
Fighting for posture while advancing position
28 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING30
Closed Guard
Control distance while attacking in combinations
21 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING30
Clamp Guard
Clamp shoulder, isolate arm - chain submissions
9 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING20
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING20
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING20
Knee Shield
Shield frames chest - sweep and attack
24 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING20
Double Seated Open
Fight for grips and guard entries
19 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING20
Crab Ride
Wide base on back - stay mobile, follow movement
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING20
Coyote Half Guard
Lever sweeps and back takes from bottom
16 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING20
Butterfly Guard
Hook and lift for sweeps
30 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING20
Body Lock Ride
Heavy chest pressure with tight body lock control
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING20
Back Mount
Hooks locked tight - control hips, attack neck
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING20
Back Control
Seat belt grip with rear naked choke threat
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
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