Spine locks·Spine · Gi & no-gi
Twister.
Spinal lock using rotational torque from head/leg control
Risk level
High
spine
Tap urgency
Urgent
tap response
Difficulty
5
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
9
/ 10
Positions
21
entry points
Perm. damage
Yes
irreversible risk
What it is
Spinal lock using rotational torque from head/leg control
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
3/10
Escapability
1/10
Versatility
2/10
Danger level
9/10
01
Tap immediately—spinal damage occurs before pain registers adequately.
02
Rotational torque creates permanent damage risk with minimal warning.
03
Only practice under expert supervision with explicit safety agreements.
04
Never apply full force even in competition—injury risk outweighs benefit.
05
Verbal communication essential—establish clear submission protocols before drilling.
WHITE — ILLEGALBLUE — ILLEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
21 ways in.
All21entriesin the App Store↗CONTROLLING100
Truck
Leg locked, head controlled - twister, calf slicer, back take
CONTROLLING90
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
CONTROLLING70
Crab Ride Inversion
Hooks stay connected, follow their roll, hunt for back
CONTROLLING60
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
CONTROLLING60
Crab Ride
Wide base on back - stay mobile, follow movement
CONTROLLING60
Body Lock Ride
Heavy chest pressure with tight body lock control
CONTROLLING50
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
CONTROLLING50
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
ENTANGLING50
Electric Chair
lockdown overhook platform - hip lock threat, sweep to back, dogfight exit
CONTROLLING50
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
CONTROLLING50
Back Mount
Hooks locked tight - control hips, attack neck
CONTROLLING40
Turtle Crucifix
Near arm in figure-four, far arm controlled - bow-and-arrow, armbar
CONTROLLING40
Back Control
Seat belt grip with rear naked choke threat
CONTROLLING30
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
CONTROLLING30
Short Base Back Control
Hooks high and tight - stay low, attack chokes
CONTROLLING30
Reverse Mount
Facing their legs, heavy pressure - attack legs, take back
CONTROLLING30
Body Triangle
Triangle locked, grip secured - squeeze tight, attack chokes
CONTROLLING30
Crucifix
Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
CONTROLLING30
Cradle Control
Hands locked around head and leg - compress tight
CONTROLLING20
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
CONTROLLING20
Sprawl Control
Converting sprawl defense into controlling attack position with submission threats
// Twister · Spine locks
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