Shoulder locks·Shoulder joint, focusing on anterior capsule and rotator cuff via external rotation · Gi & no-gi
Monoplata.
Shoulder lock using leg as fulcrum for external rotation
Risk level
Medium
shoulder joint, focusing on anterior capsule and rotator cuff via external rotation
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
5
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
7
/ 10
Positions
40
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
What it is
Shoulder lock using leg as fulcrum for external rotation
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
8/10
Learning priority
4/10
Escapability
3/10
Versatility
3/10
Danger level
7/10
01
Shoulder joint stress from this position is moderate but can escalate rapidly.
02
Back pressure combined with arm control; tap at first shoulder joint discomfort.
03
Never flatten your back onto the shoulder to escape; this increases pressure.
04
Attacker: Hold the arm trap secure before applying submission pressure.
WHITE — ILLEGALBLUE — ILLEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
40 ways in.
All40entriesin the App Store↗GUARDING60
Williams Guard
Closed guard submission attacks
GUARDING60
Squid Guard
Wrap lapel through legs - break posture, attack chokes
GUARDING60
Rubber Guard
Control posture with leg hook, attack from angles
GUARDING50
Worm Guard
Lapel binding creates sweeps and back entries
GUARDING50
Tornado Guard
Invert and roll - tornado sweeps from shoulders
CONTROLLING40
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
GUARDING40
Spider Guard
Control distance while attacking with sweeps and submissions
CONTROLLING40
S-Mount
One knee up, one down - isolate arm, attack armbar
GUARDING40
Octopus Guard
Entangle limbs - sweep and submit combinations
CONTROLLING40
North-South Spin Trap
Trap arm, heavy chest - north-south choke, kimura, block spin
GUARDING40
Lasso Guard
Arm isolated for sweeps and submissions
CONTROLLING40
Kimura Trap System
Kimura locked, control movement - sweep, take back, hunt submissions
GUARDING40
High Guard
Climb high and attack with chained submissions
CONTROLLING30
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
CONTROLLING30
Mount
Heavy hips with submission threats
GUARDING30
Matrix Guard
Angle shifts and mobility for retention
GUARDING30
Lapel Guard
Control lapel around leg - sweep, off-balance
GUARDING30
K-Guard
Knee shield active with sweep angles
CONTROLLING30
High Mount
Knees at armpits, hips heavy - attack arms, choke neck
GUARDING30
Gubber Guard
Feed lapels for chokes and sweeps
CONTROLLING30
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
GUARDING30
Collar Sleeve Guard
Break posture, chain triangles, armbars, and omoplatas
GUARDING30
Closed Guard
Control distance while attacking in combinations
GUARDING30
Clamp Guard
Clamp shoulder, isolate arm - chain submissions
GUARDING20
Z-Guard
Shin frame active - prevent pressure, sweep
GUARDING20
Standing in Closed Guard
Grip and pull down - prevent guard break
CONTROLLING20
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
CONTROLLING20
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
GUARDING20
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid
RDLR hook knee shield control
CONTROLLING20
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
GUARDING20
Open Guard
Switch guard types while attacking sweeps and submissions
GUARDING20
Knee Shield
Shield frames chest - sweep and attack
GUARDING20
Headquarters Guard
Distance managed while transitioning guard systems
GUARDING20
Half Guard
Fighting to free trapped leg and pass
GUARDING20
Half Butterfly Guard
Control trap while sweeping from hook
GUARDING20
Double Seated Open
Fight for grips and guard entries
GUARDING20
De La Riva
Hook controls shin - sweep, back take, berimbolo
GUARDING20
Coyote Half Guard
Lever sweeps and back takes from bottom
GUARDING20
Combat Base
Fighting for posture while advancing position
GUARDING20
Butterfly Guard
Hook and lift for sweeps
// Monoplata · Shoulder locks
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