Shoulder locks·Shoulder joint and elbow · Gi & no-gi
Kesa Gatame Armlock
Ude Garami from Scarf Hold
Scarf Hold Armlock.
Arm lock from perpendicular scarf hold pin
Risk level
Medium
shoulder joint and elbow
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
3
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
5
/ 10
Positions
14
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
What it is
Arm lock from perpendicular scarf hold pin
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
6/10
Escapability
2/10
Versatility
4/10
Danger level
5/10
01
Combined neck and arm control; monitor both sensations before applying submission.
02
Tap at first arm or neck joint pressure; don't wait for pain to become sharp.
03
Attacker: Secure the arm lock before applying pressure; prevent rolling escape.
04
The position restricts movement; communicate clearly about pressure levels.
WHITE — LEGALBLUE — LEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
14 ways in.
All14entriesin the App Store↗CONTROLLING80
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
CONTROLLING80
Hon Kesa Gatame
Chest across them, arm trapped - pin tight, attack submissions
CONTROLLING70
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
CONTROLLING70
Reverse Kesa Gatame
Facing their legs, control arm - attack legs, take back
CONTROLLING50
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
CONTROLLING40
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
CONTROLLING40
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
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
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
CONTROLLING30
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
CONTROLLING30
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
CONTROLLING30
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
CONTROLLING20
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
// Scarf Hold Armlock · Shoulder locks
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