Wrist locks·Wrist joint and carpal ligaments · Gi & no-gi
Top Wrist Lock.
Wrist lock from top control using body weight for leverage
Risk level
Low
wrist joint and carpal ligaments
Tap urgency
Gradual
tap response
Difficulty
2
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
4
/ 10
Positions
41
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
What it is
Wrist lock from top control using body weight for 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
5/10
Escapability
5/10
Versatility
5/10
Danger level
4/10
01
Wrist locks cause rapid ligament stress; tap at first pressure sensation.
02
Pressure is applied from above; attacker must control elbow angle strictly.
03
Partner attempting escape: Tap immediately; wrist damage precedes pain signals.
04
Build pressure extremely gradually; sudden application provides no tap warning.
WHITE — LEGALBLUE — LEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
41 ways in.
All41entriesin 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
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
CONTROLLING50
North-South Spin Trap
Trap arm, heavy chest - north-south choke, kimura, block spin
CONTROLLING50
Mounted Triangle
Triangle locked from top - figure-four neck and arm
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
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-and-Elbow
Collar and elbow gripped, control posture, set up attacks
CONTROLLING40
100 Kilos
Sprawled chest pin - control and hunt submissions
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
CONTROLLING30
Short Base Back Control
Hooks high and tight - stay low, attack chokes
CONTROLLING30
Reverse Kesa Gatame
Facing their legs, control arm - attack legs, take back
CONTROLLING30
Body Triangle
Triangle locked, grip secured - squeeze tight, attack chokes
CONTROLLING30
North-South
Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats
CONTROLLING30
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
CONTROLLING30
Knee on Belly
Knee driving into belly - stay mobile, transition fast
CONTROLLING30
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
CONTROLLING30
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
INITIATING30
Collar Tie
Hand on neck, pull head down, snap or throw
GUARDING30
Closed Guard
Control distance while attacking in combinations
INITIATING20
Whizzer
Whizzer locked - stuff shots, hit counters
CONTROLLING20
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
CONTROLLING20
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
CONTROLLING20
Crab Ride Inversion
Hooks stay connected, follow their roll, hunt for back
CONTROLLING20
Crab Ride
Wide base on back - stay mobile, follow movement
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
Standing Neutral
Equal standing - get grips, set up attacks
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