Elbow locks·Elbow joint · Gi & no-gi
Belly-Down Armbar
Belly Down Armbar
Prone Armbar.
Elbow lock from prone control hyperextending joint
Risk level
Medium
elbow joint
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
3
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
5
/ 10
Positions
42
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
What it is
Elbow lock from prone control hyperextending joint
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
7/10
Escapability
3/10
Versatility
6/10
Danger level
5/10
01
Sharp elbow pain = imminent damage; tap immediately when pain first appears.
02
Never flatten to belly to try escaping; this increases hyperextension force.
03
Partner: Apply hip drive gradually and hold steady; avoid jerking.
04
Post-rolling: Any lingering elbow pain indicates overtraining this submission.
WHITE — ILLEGALBLUE — LEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
42 ways in.
All42entriesin the App Store↗CONTROLLING80
Turtle Crucifix
Near arm in figure-four, far arm controlled - bow-and-arrow, armbar
CONTROLLING60
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
CONTROLLING60
S-Mount
One knee up, one down - isolate arm, attack armbar
CONTROLLING60
Hon Kesa Gatame
Chest across them, arm trapped - pin tight, attack submissions
CONTROLLING60
Crucifix
Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
CONTROLLING50
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
GUARDING50
Spider Guard
Control distance while attacking with sweeps and submissions
CONTROLLING50
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
CONTROLLING50
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
CONTROLLING50
Short Base Back Control
Hooks high and tight - stay low, attack chokes
CONTROLLING50
Reverse Kesa Gatame
Facing their legs, control arm - attack legs, take back
CONTROLLING50
Body Triangle
Triangle locked, grip secured - squeeze tight, attack chokes
CONTROLLING50
North-South Spin Trap
Trap arm, heavy chest - north-south choke, kimura, block spin
CONTROLLING50
Kimura Trap System
Kimura locked, control movement - sweep, take back, hunt submissions
CONTROLLING50
High Mount
Knees at armpits, hips heavy - attack arms, choke neck
CONTROLLING50
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
CONTROLLING50
Crab Ride
Wide base on back - stay mobile, follow movement
CONTROLLING50
Body Lock Ride
Heavy chest pressure with tight body lock control
CONTROLLING40
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
GUARDING40
Squid Guard
Wrap lapel through legs - break posture, attack chokes
CONTROLLING40
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
CONTROLLING40
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
CONTROLLING40
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
CONTROLLING40
North-South
Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats
CONTROLLING40
Mount
Heavy hips with submission threats
CONTROLLING40
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
GUARDING40
K-Guard
Knee shield active with sweep angles
CONTROLLING40
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
GUARDING40
Half Guard
Fighting to free trapped leg and pass
CONTROLLING40
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
CONTROLLING40
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
CONTROLLING40
Back Mount
Hooks locked tight - control hips, attack neck
CONTROLLING40
100 Kilos
Sprawled chest pin - control and hunt submissions
GUARDING30
Z-Guard
Shin frame active - prevent pressure, sweep
GUARDING30
Worm Guard
Lapel binding creates sweeps and back entries
CONTROLLING30
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
CONTROLLING30
Sprawl Control
Converting sprawl defense into controlling attack position with submission threats
CONTROLLING30
Knee on Belly
Knee driving into belly - stay mobile, transition fast
CONTROLLING30
High Wrist Control
Pin wrist from top - isolate arm, advance, attack
GUARDING30
Headquarters Guard
Distance managed while transitioning guard systems
CONTROLLING30
Back Control
Seat belt grip with rear naked choke threat
CONTROLLING20
Cradle Control
Hands locked around head and leg - compress tight
// Prone Armbar · Elbow locks
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