Atlas/NECK STRANGLES/Katagatame
Neck strangles·Carotid arteries via arm triangle compression · Gi & no-gi

Katagatame.

Arm triangle using opponent's shoulder against neck

// KATAGATAME
5
DANGER / 10
Risk level
Medium
carotid arteries via arm triangle compression
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
3
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
5
/ 10
Positions
29
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
//01—About this submission

What it is

Arm triangle using opponent's shoulder against neck

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
3/10
Learning priority
9/10
Escapability
5/10
Versatility
8/10
Danger level
5/10
//03—Safety notes
01

TAP URGENCY: MODERATE—katagatame combines control with choke mechanics

02

Release immediately when partner taps; the control position limits escapes

03

Apply pressure gradually from the established control position

04

Partner cannot use typical defensive positioning given the control mechanics

05

Ensure communication about both control and choke pressure progression

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

29 ways in.

All29entriesin the App Store↗
CONTROLLING100
Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped, shoulder drives - arm triangle, darce, mount step over
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING90
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING90
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING90
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING90
100 Kilos
Sprawled chest pin - control and hunt submissions
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING80
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
11 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING80
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING70
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING70
Mounted Crucifix
Both arms dead in mount - open the collar choke
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING70
Mount
Heavy hips with submission threats
18 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING70
Knee on Belly
Knee driving into belly - stay mobile, transition fast
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
S-Mount
One knee up, one down - isolate arm, attack armbar
10 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
North-South
Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats
16 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
Hon Kesa Gatame
Chest across them, arm trapped - pin tight, attack submissions
17 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
High Mount
Knees at armpits, hips heavy - attack arms, choke neck
15 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
10 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Sprawl Control
Converting sprawl defense into controlling attack position with submission threats
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
INITIATING50
Over-Under
Over-under locked - trip or dump them
19 ↗ transitionsInitiating
CONTROLLING50
North-South Spin Trap
Trap arm, heavy chest - north-south choke, kimura, block spin
18 ↗ transitionsControlling
INITIATING50
Front Headlock
Head trapped - finish guillotine or take back
18 ↗ transitionsInitiating
CONTROLLING50
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
11 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Crucifix
Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Cradle Control
Hands locked around head and leg - compress tight
10 ↗ transitionsControlling
// Katagatame · Neck strangles

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