Atlas/SHOULDER LOCKS/Scarf Hold Armlock
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

// SCARF HOLD ARMLOCK
5
DANGER / 10
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
//01About this submission

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
//02Stats breakdown
Setup complexity
3/10
Learning priority
6/10
Escapability
2/10
Versatility
4/10
Danger level
5/10
//03Safety notes
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.

//04IBJJF belt legality
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//05Entries by position

14 ways in.

All14entriesin the App Store
CONTROLLING80
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING80
Hon Kesa Gatame
Chest across them, arm trapped - pin tight, attack submissions
17 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING70
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING70
Reverse Kesa Gatame
Facing their legs, control arm - attack legs, take back
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
11 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
10 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING20
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
// Scarf Hold Armlock · Shoulder locks

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