Spine locks·Cervical spine, neck musculature, intervertebral discs · Gi & no-gi
Neck Crank From Side Control
Neck Crank.
Cervical spine attack using head control with body pinned
Risk level
Medium
cervical spine, neck musculature, intervertebral discs
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
3
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
6
/ 10
Positions
19
entry points
Perm. damage
Yes
irreversible risk
What it is
Cervical spine attack using head control with body pinned
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
3/10
Escapability
5/10
Versatility
4/10
Danger level
6/10
01
Tap based on position pressure, not pain—disc damage accumulates silently.
02
Never apply explosively or with jerking motions to the cervical spine.
03
Avoid entirely if you have any history of neck injuries.
04
Pain may not reflect danger level; tap early and conservatively.
05
Release immediately upon tap to prevent lasting spine damage.
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19 ways in.
All19entriesin the App Store↗CONTROLLING60
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
CONTROLLING60
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
CONTROLLING60
Hon Kesa Gatame
Chest across them, arm trapped - pin tight, attack submissions
CONTROLLING60
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
CONTROLLING50
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
CONTROLLING50
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
CONTROLLING50
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
CONTROLLING50
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
CONTROLLING40
Sprawl Control
Converting sprawl defense into controlling attack position with submission threats
CONTROLLING40
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
CONTROLLING40
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
CONTROLLING40
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
CONTROLLING40
Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped, shoulder drives - arm triangle, darce, mount step over
CONTROLLING40
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
CONTROLLING40
Cradle Control
Hands locked around head and leg - compress tight
CONTROLLING40
100 Kilos
Sprawled chest pin - control and hunt submissions
CONTROLLING30
North-South
Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats
CONTROLLING30
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
CONTROLLING20
Reverse Kesa Gatame
Facing their legs, control arm - attack legs, take back
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