Shoulder locks·Shoulder joint and rotator cuff · Gi & no-gi
Tarikoplata.
Modified omoplata with reverse angle attacking shoulder rotation
Risk level
Medium
shoulder joint and rotator cuff
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
5
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
6
/ 10
Positions
48
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
What it is
Modified omoplata with reverse angle attacking shoulder rotation
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
5/10
Learning priority
4/10
Escapability
4/10
Versatility
4/10
Danger level
6/10
01
Shoulder is extremely stretched in this position; tap at first discomfort.
02
Rolling escape: Can cause dislocation; only escape by tapping or controlled roll toward attacker.
03
Partner: Secure the shoulder lock before applying pressure; prevent escape.
04
This variation is uncommon; ensure full understanding of technique before drilling.
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48 ways in.
All48entriesin the App Store↗GUARDING80
Squid Guard
Wrap lapel through legs - break posture, attack chokes
GUARDING70
Worm Guard
Lapel binding creates sweeps and back entries
GUARDING70
Williams Guard
Closed guard submission attacks
GUARDING60
Rubber Guard
Control posture with leg hook, attack from angles
CONTROLLING50
S-Mount
One knee up, one down - isolate arm, attack armbar
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
GUARDING50
High Guard
Climb high and attack with chained submissions
CONTROLLING40
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
CONTROLLING40
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
GUARDING40
Spider Guard
Control distance while attacking with sweeps and submissions
GUARDING40
Octopus Guard
Entangle limbs - sweep and submit combinations
CONTROLLING40
Mount
Heavy hips with submission threats
GUARDING40
Lasso Guard
Arm isolated for sweeps and submissions
CONTROLLING40
High Wrist Control
Pin wrist from top - isolate arm, advance, attack
GUARDING40
Closed Guard
Control distance while attacking in combinations
GUARDING40
Clamp Guard
Clamp shoulder, isolate arm - chain submissions
CONTROLLING30
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
GUARDING30
Open Guard
Switch guard types while attacking sweeps and submissions
GUARDING30
Matrix Guard
Angle shifts and mobility for retention
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
CONTROLLING30
High Mount
Knees at armpits, hips heavy - attack arms, choke neck
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
CONTROLLING30
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
GUARDING30
De La Riva
Hook controls shin - sweep, back take, berimbolo
GUARDING30
Collar Sleeve Guard
Break posture, chain triangles, armbars, and omoplatas
GUARDING20
Z-Guard
Shin frame active - prevent pressure, sweep
CONTROLLING20
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
CONTROLLING20
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
GUARDING20
Standing in Closed Guard
Grip and pull down - prevent guard break
GUARDING20
Stack Pressure
Stack weight on shoulders - choose passing angle
CONTROLLING20
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
GUARDING20
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid
RDLR hook knee shield control
CONTROLLING20
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
GUARDING20
Lockdown
Trap leg with figure-four - off-balance, sweep platform
CONTROLLING20
Hon Kesa Gatame
Chest across them, arm trapped - pin tight, attack submissions
GUARDING20
Headquarters Guard
Distance managed while transitioning guard systems
GUARDING20
Double Seated Open
Fight for grips and guard entries
CONTROLLING20
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
CONTROLLING20
Crucifix
Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
CONTROLLING20
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
GUARDING20
Coyote Half Guard
Lever sweeps and back takes from bottom
GUARDING20
Combat Base
Fighting for posture while advancing position
GUARDING20
Butterfly Guard
Hook and lift for sweeps
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