Wrist locks·Wrist joint and carpal ligaments · Gi & no-gi
Reverse Wrist Lock.
Wrist rotation attack in opposite direction from standard lock
Risk level
Low
wrist joint and carpal ligaments
Tap urgency
Gradual
tap response
Difficulty
3
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
4
/ 10
Positions
82
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
What it is
Wrist rotation attack in opposite direction from standard lock
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
2/10
Learning priority
4/10
Escapability
6/10
Versatility
3/10
Danger level
4/10
01
Wrist locks damage delicate ligaments quickly; tap at any joint pressure.
02
This grip attacks the wrist in an unusual angle; attacker must move slowly.
03
Rotating your wrist to escape = increases injury risk; tap immediately instead.
04
Small joints lack clear pain signals; injury can occur with minimal warning.
WHITE — ILLEGALBLUE — LEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
82 ways in.
All82entriesin the App Store↗CONTROLLING70
High Wrist Control
Pin wrist from top - isolate arm, advance, attack
CONTROLLING50
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
CONTROLLING50
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
CONTROLLING50
North-South Spin Trap
Trap arm, heavy chest - north-south choke, kimura, block spin
CONTROLLING50
Mounted Crucifix
Both arms dead in mount - open the collar choke
CONTROLLING50
Mount
Heavy hips with submission threats
CONTROLLING50
Kimura Trap System
Kimura locked, control movement - sweep, take back, hunt submissions
CONTROLLING40
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
CONTROLLING40
S-Mount
One knee up, one down - isolate arm, attack armbar
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
Hon Kesa Gatame
Chest across them, arm trapped - pin tight, attack submissions
CONTROLLING40
High Mount
Knees at armpits, hips heavy - attack arms, choke neck
CONTROLLING40
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
CONTROLLING40
Crucifix
Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
INITIATING40
Collar Tie
Hand on neck, pull head down, snap or throw
GUARDING40
Closed Guard
Control distance while attacking in combinations
GUARDING30
Williams Guard
Closed guard submission attacks
CONTROLLING30
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
CONTROLLING30
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
CONTROLLING30
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
GUARDING30
Standing in Closed Guard
Grip and pull down - prevent guard break
GUARDING30
Spider Guard
Control distance while attacking with sweeps and submissions
CONTROLLING30
Short Base Back Control
Hooks high and tight - stay low, attack chokes
GUARDING30
Seated Guard
Control grips and pull into guard
GUARDING30
Rubber Guard
Control posture with leg hook, attack from angles
CONTROLLING30
Reverse Kesa Gatame
Facing their legs, control arm - attack legs, take back
CONTROLLING30
Body Triangle
Triangle locked, grip secured - squeeze tight, attack chokes
GUARDING30
Panda Guard
Sitting guard control with attack angles
GUARDING30
Octopus Guard
Entangle limbs - sweep and submit combinations
CONTROLLING30
North-South
Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats
CONTROLLING30
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
GUARDING30
Lockdown
Trap leg with figure-four - off-balance, sweep platform
GUARDING30
Lasso Guard
Arm isolated for sweeps and submissions
GUARDING30
Lapel Guard
Control lapel around leg - sweep, off-balance
GUARDING30
Knee Shield
Shield frames chest - sweep and attack
CONTROLLING30
Knee on Belly
Knee driving into belly - stay mobile, transition fast
GUARDING30
High Guard
Climb high and attack with chained submissions
GUARDING30
Half Butterfly Guard
Control trap while sweeping from hook
GUARDING30
Gubber Guard
Feed lapels for chokes and sweeps
GUARDING30
Double Seated Open
Fight for grips and guard entries
CONTROLLING30
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
CONTROLLING30
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
GUARDING30
Combat Base
Fighting for posture while advancing position
GUARDING30
Collar Sleeve Guard
Break posture, chain triangles, armbars, and omoplatas
INITIATING30
Collar-and-Elbow
Collar and elbow gripped, control posture, set up attacks
GUARDING30
Clamp Guard
Clamp shoulder, isolate arm - chain submissions
GUARDING20
Z-Guard
Shin frame active - prevent pressure, sweep
GUARDING20
Worm Guard
Lapel binding creates sweeps and back entries
GUARDING20
Top Body Lock
Hands clasped at the hips - flatten and clear
GUARDING20
Stack Pressure
Stack weight on shoulders - choose passing angle
GUARDING20
Squid Guard
Wrap lapel through legs - break posture, attack chokes
CONTROLLING20
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
GUARDING20
Reverse Half Guard
Face away half guard control
GUARDING20
Reverse De La Riva
Reverse hook control - sweeps to back exposure
GUARDING20
K-Guard
Knee shield active with sweep angles
CONTROLLING20
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
GUARDING20
Headquarters Guard
Distance managed while transitioning guard systems
GUARDING20
Half Guard
Fighting to free trapped leg and pass
GUARDING20
Double Underhooks
Both underhooks secured - lift and stack
GUARDING20
Dogfight
Attack underhooks, back takes, and sweeps
GUARDING20
Deep Half Lockdown
Lockdown legs - sweep and back take
GUARDING20
De La Riva
Hook controls shin - sweep, back take, berimbolo
CONTROLLING20
Crab Ride Inversion
Hooks stay connected, follow their roll, hunt for back
CONTROLLING20
Crab Ride
Wide base on back - stay mobile, follow movement
GUARDING20
Coyote Half Guard
Lever sweeps and back takes from bottom
GUARDING20
Butterfly Guard
Hook and lift for sweeps
CONTROLLING20
Body Lock Ride
Heavy chest pressure with tight body lock control
CONTROLLING20
Back Mount
Hooks locked tight - control hips, attack neck
CONTROLLING20
Back Control
Seat belt grip with rear naked choke threat
INITIATING20
Arm Drag
Grab wrist and tricep, pull across, step behind
INITIATING20
2-on-1 Tie
Wrist and tricep gripped, pull across body
INITIATING10
Whizzer
Whizzer locked - stuff shots, hit counters
INITIATING10
Standing Neutral
Equal standing - get grips, set up attacks
GUARDING10
Smash Pressure
Chest pressure flattens - clear legs and advance
GUARDING10
Shin-to-Shin Guard
Apply shin pressure - track movement, attack single legs
GUARDING10
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid
RDLR hook knee shield control
GUARDING10
Quarter Guard
Recover second leg for guard
GUARDING10
Over-Under Grip
Asymmetric grip secured - stack and drive
GUARDING10
Open Guard
Switch guard types while attacking sweeps and submissions
GUARDING10
Matrix Guard
Angle shifts and mobility for retention
GUARDING10
Deep Half Guard
Underneath their hips - sweep with leg control
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