Crucifix Escapes

Surviving the crucifix by reading opponent reactions and exploiting their defensive frames. Getting out and transitioning to dominant positions or submissions when teh opening appears.

Flow outline

1. Crucifix Pirates Or Stockade

   • From here, if it shows up, a submission position where you control both arms and head from back. survival first: maintain control to prevent escapes while looking for finishing opportunities

2. Side Control

   • Most of the time A dominant position where you're perpendicular to your opponent. From here, focus on maintaining pressure while preventing them from regaining guard or escaping to their knees

3. Neil Knot Choke

   • A choke variation from crucifix control. Apply steady pressure rather than explosive force to maintain position control while finishing. Switch if it stalls

4. Traditional Crucifix

   • Quick note: Classic crucifix position with arm and head control. Your priority is maintaining control while preventing opponent's hip movement and frames

5. Figure Four Armbar

   • If they frame, from here, armbar finish using figure-four grip. secure position before applying submission to avoid losing control during transition

6. Ezekiel Choke

   • Choke applied from crucifix control. Focus on maintaining positional dominance while setting up choke to prevent escape opportunities. Timing over strength

7. North South

   • position where you're aligned with opponent's head-to-toe axis. maintain heavy shoulder pressure to control their movement and prevent escapes

8. The Cupping Saucer

   • From here, Elbow lock variation. Apply controlled pressure while maintaining positional awareness to prevent opponent's escape attempts

9. Armpit Armbar

   • Once set, armbar finish targeting armpit. secure arm control before committing to submission to maintain positional safety

10. Reverse Triangle

    • If they frame, triangle choke variation from unusual angles. focus on maintaining control of position while setting up choke to prevent escapes

11. The Cupping Saucer

    • Elbow lock finish. Apply steady pressure while maintaining control of opponent's body to prevent escape or reversal

12. Shoulder Lock

    • Often Joint lock targeting shoulder. Apply controlled pressure while maintaining positional dominance to finish safely

Branch conditions

• if they Escapes
• apply cross face and knee lift
• Secure Arm Control
• Setup Choke Grip
• switch to North South
• isolate elbow
• Replace Hand With Foot
• opponent bends arm
• Lock Wrist In Armpit
• Release Arm And Setup Choke
• Push Head And Weave Arm
• Block Hip And Secure Body
• replace hand with foot
• arm under jaw and grab shin