STANDING TO SUBMISSION

Modern sport BJJ from standing through dominant positions & submissions.

Flow outline

  1. Standing

    • If they frame, usually the initial engagement. set wrist control, look for takedown entries, or react to opponent's guard pull. control the distance and dictate the pace

  2. Bodylock

    • Key detail: a dominant upper body clinch. control their torso, break their posture, and look to trip or lift. from here, you can transition to the back or take them down to set top position. switch if it stalls

  3. Back Sitting

    • You've secured the back but haven't fully established hooks. Control is paramount—use seatbelt grips, body triangles, or over-under controls to prevent escapes before setting your hooks for the finish

  4. Armbar

    • If it shows up, A classic submission from the back. Isolate the arm, break their grip, and extend. Control their hips to prevent the roll-out. A high-percentage finish when the choke isn't available

  5. Rear Naked Choke

    • If they frame, quick note: the ultimate back control submission. secure the seatbelt, slide the choking arm under the chin, and lock it in with the other arm. squeeze with your back muscles, not just your arms

  6. Top Mount

    • A dominant top position. Control their hips and upper body. From here, attack with arm triangles, cross-collar chokes, or set up armbars and back takes. Be heavy and technical to shut down escapes

  7. Arm Triangle Choke

    • Key detail: a powerful submission from mount or side control. trap the head and arm, walk to the side, and finish by squeezing your arms together and driving your weight into their carotid. a high-percentage finish

  8. Top Half Guard

    • Quick note: You've passed the legs but they're still controlling one. Smash their knee line, secure underhooks, and look to pass to side control or mount. Be aware of their sweep and submission attempts. Timing beats strength

  9. Side Control

    • Once set, usually a stable top position. control their near-side arm and head, keep your weight heavy on their chest. from here, attack with kimuras, arm triangles, or transition to mount or north-south. timing beats strength

  10. Single-Leg Takedown

    • From here, from here, a fundamental takedown. secure the leg, drive through, and finish by lifting or tripping. sets you up in top half guard or side control. control the head to prevent counters

  11. Double-Leg Takedown

    • A powerful takedown. Shoot in, secure both legs, and drive through. Land in a dominant top position, often side control or mount. Keep your head up and back straight

  12. Bottom Half Guard

    • A dynamic guard position. Use knee shield, underhooks, and deep half entries to sweep or submit. Look for back takes, kimuras, or transitions to closed guard or butterfly

  13. Bottom Closed Guard

    • a controlling guard. break their posture, attack with triangles, armbars, and omoplatas. use hip movement and grips to set up sweeps or submissions. the foundation of the bottom game

  14. Triangle Choke

    • Once set, a signature submission from closed guard. trap the head and arm, lock your legs, and adjust the angle. squeeze with your legs and control their posture. a high-percentage finish

  15. Backtake

    • Securing the back from bottom half guard. Use underhooks, hip movement, and technical lifts to spin behind them. Once you have the back, set hooks and control for submissions

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