Elbow locks·Elbow joint · Gi & no-gi
Juji Gatame
Cross Armbar
Arm Extension
Straight Arm Lock
Straight Armlock.
Standard armbar using perpendicular hip fulcrum leverage
Risk level
Medium
elbow joint
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
2
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
5
/ 10
Positions
77
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
What it is
Standard armbar using perpendicular hip fulcrum leverage
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
10/10
Escapability
6/10
Versatility
9/10
Danger level
5/10
01
Hyperextension mechanism: Tap immediately when feeling sharp elbow joint pain.
02
Defensive muscling = bicep tear risk; tap rather than fighting the position.
03
Attacker: Hold steady pressure; weight does the work, not explosive movement.
04
Arm flexibility varies significantly; adjust pressure based on partner's mobility.
WHITE — LEGALBLUE — LEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
77 ways in.
All77entriesin the App Store↗CONTROLLING80
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
CONTROLLING80
Hon Kesa Gatame
Chest across them, arm trapped - pin tight, attack submissions
CONTROLLING80
High Mount
Knees at armpits, hips heavy - attack arms, choke neck
CONTROLLING70
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
CONTROLLING70
S-Mount
One knee up, one down - isolate arm, attack armbar
CONTROLLING70
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
CONTROLLING70
Mounted Crucifix
Both arms dead in mount - open the collar choke
CONTROLLING70
Mount
Heavy hips with submission threats
CONTROLLING70
High Wrist Control
Pin wrist from top - isolate arm, advance, attack
CONTROLLING70
Crucifix
Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
CONTROLLING60
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
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
CONTROLLING60
Reverse Kesa Gatame
Facing their legs, control arm - attack legs, take back
CONTROLLING60
North-South Spin Trap
Trap arm, heavy chest - north-south choke, kimura, block spin
CONTROLLING60
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
CONTROLLING60
Knee on Belly
Knee driving into belly - stay mobile, transition fast
CONTROLLING60
Kimura Trap System
Kimura locked, control movement - sweep, take back, hunt submissions
GUARDING50
Rubber Guard
Control posture with leg hook, attack from angles
CONTROLLING50
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
CONTROLLING50
North-South
Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats
CONTROLLING50
Grapevine Mount
Legs laced wide, hips heavy - flatten, drain, then climb
CONTROLLING50
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
GUARDING50
Closed Guard
Control distance while attacking in combinations
GUARDING50
Clamp Guard
Clamp shoulder, isolate arm - chain submissions
CONTROLLING50
100 Kilos
Sprawled chest pin - control and hunt submissions
GUARDING40
Williams Guard
Closed guard submission attacks
GUARDING40
Standing in Closed Guard
Grip and pull down - prevent guard break
GUARDING40
Squid Guard
Wrap lapel through legs - break posture, attack chokes
GUARDING40
Spider Guard
Control distance while attacking with sweeps and submissions
CONTROLLING40
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
CONTROLLING40
Short Base Back Control
Hooks high and tight - stay low, attack chokes
CONTROLLING40
Body Triangle
Triangle locked, grip secured - squeeze tight, attack chokes
GUARDING40
Open Guard
Switch guard types while attacking sweeps and submissions
GUARDING40
Octopus Guard
Entangle limbs - sweep and submit combinations
GUARDING40
Lasso Guard
Arm isolated for sweeps and submissions
CONTROLLING40
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
GUARDING40
High Guard
Climb high and attack with chained submissions
CONTROLLING40
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
CONTROLLING40
Crab Ride
Wide base on back - stay mobile, follow movement
GUARDING40
Collar Sleeve Guard
Break posture, chain triangles, armbars, and omoplatas
CONTROLLING40
Body Lock Ride
Heavy chest pressure with tight body lock control
CONTROLLING40
Back Mount
Hooks locked tight - control hips, attack neck
GUARDING30
Z-Guard
Shin frame active - prevent pressure, sweep
GUARDING30
Worm Guard
Lapel binding creates sweeps and back entries
GUARDING30
Underhook Half Guard
Underhook and head control - sweep or take the back
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
GUARDING30
Stack Pressure
Stack weight on shoulders - choose passing angle
GUARDING30
Seated Guard
Control grips and pull into guard
GUARDING30
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid
RDLR hook knee shield control
GUARDING30
Panda Guard
Sitting guard control with attack angles
GUARDING30
Matrix Guard
Angle shifts and mobility for retention
GUARDING30
Lockdown
Trap leg with figure-four - off-balance, sweep platform
GUARDING30
Lapel Guard
Control lapel around leg - sweep, off-balance
GUARDING30
Knee Shield
Shield frames chest - sweep and attack
GUARDING30
K-Guard
Knee shield active with sweep angles
GUARDING30
Headquarters Guard
Distance managed while transitioning guard systems
GUARDING30
Half Guard
Fighting to free trapped leg and pass
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
GUARDING30
De La Riva
Hook controls shin - sweep, back take, berimbolo
GUARDING30
Coyote Half Guard
Lever sweeps and back takes from bottom
GUARDING30
Combat Base
Fighting for posture while advancing position
GUARDING30
Butterfly Guard
Hook and lift for sweeps
CONTROLLING30
Back Control
Seat belt grip with rear naked choke threat
CONTROLLING20
Sprawl Control
Converting sprawl defense into controlling attack position with submission threats
GUARDING20
Reverse De La Riva
Reverse hook control - sweeps to back exposure
GUARDING20
Quarter Guard
Recover second leg for guard
CONTROLLING20
Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped, shoulder drives - arm triangle, darce, mount step over
GUARDING20
Deep Half Lockdown
Lockdown legs - sweep and back take
CONTROLLING20
Cradle Control
Hands locked around head and leg - compress tight
CONTROLLING20
Crab Ride Inversion
Hooks stay connected, follow their roll, hunt for back
INITIATING20
Arm Drag
Grab wrist and tricep, pull across, step behind
INITIATING20
2-on-1 Tie
Wrist and tricep gripped, pull across body
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