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Entries & transitions

How the position begins and where it connects next.

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BottomLeg EntanglementsEntry

False reap entry

Study source · @_sseanr

Use the false-reap angle and outside leg thread to enter the legs while keeping the opponent's knee line available.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Create the hip angle before threading the outside leg.
  2. Keep your knees connected so the entry does not become a loose scramble.
  3. Secure the knee line before switching from entry to finish.
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TopOpen GuardEntry

Headquarters-to-back transition

Study source · @undisputedaz.grappling

Use a bolo-style transition from headquarters against an already open guard to reach back control.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Control the near hip and leg before changing your angle.
  2. Stay connected through the rotation so the opponent cannot square up.
  3. Secure the hip line before climbing to full back control.
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TopKnee ShieldEntry

Knee-shield passing study

Study source · @kingcowboy.jj

A top passing sequence for clearing the knee shield and converting the opening into stable upper-body control.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Control the upper body and hip line before attacking the shield.
  2. Redirect the knee without giving the bottom player a stronger frame.
  3. Pin the hips before clearing the lower leg and completing the pass.
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BottomOpen GuardEntry

Movement and flow study

Study source · Rui Gonçalves

Enter single-leg X from open guard, create the off-balance, and follow the sweep to finish in top position.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Control the knee line before committing to single-leg X.
  2. Create the off-balance before trying to extend or stand.
  3. Follow the opponent through the sweep and establish top control.
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BottomLeg EntanglementsEntry

Rolling leg-entry study

Study source · @bjjdylan

A rolling entry from open guard that uses leg pummeling and inversion to collect the opponent's lower body.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Win inside leg position before beginning the roll.
  2. Keep the opponent's knee connected to your hip line through the inversion.
  3. Finish the rotation with control before reaching for a submission.
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BottomLeg EntanglementsEntry

Saddle entry from Butterfly

Study source · North East Jiu Jitsu

Connect a butterfly elevation to inside leg position, then settle into the saddle with the knee line captured.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Win double-inside position before elevating.
  2. Turn the lift into an angle, not a straight bench press.
  3. Collect the far leg as you sit to your outside hip.
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BottomLeg EntanglementsEntry

Saddle entry from Reverse X

Study source · Knight Jiu-Jitsu

Use the Reverse X off-balance to enter inside position and collect the knee line before chasing a finish.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Keep their weight moving past the posted leg.
  2. Thread your inside knee before you release the off-balance.
  3. Secure the knee line and far hip before exposing the heel.
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BottomLeg EntanglementsEntry

Seated guard transition study

Study source · @darrenogasawara

Transition from open or butterfly guard into inside ashi, then connect the entry to a controlled saddle position.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Win inside leg position before committing to the entry.
  2. Keep your knees connected as you collect the opponent's leg.
  3. Secure the knee line before settling into the saddle.
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Control & retention

The grips, wedges, and reactions that keep the position yours.

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TopBack ControlControl

Chimp arm trap from back control

Study source · @yellowjvcket / Mikey Musumeci

Use the Chimp arm trap to isolate one of the defender's arms from back control while preserving chest-to-back alignment and opening the choking lane.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Keep your chest connected to their back and your head beside theirs before reaching for the arm.
  2. Pull the defensive arm across the centerline without giving up your control of the shoulders and hips.
  3. Secure the trap before freeing the attacking hand and progressing toward the choke.
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Finishes & setups

Submission mechanics plus the control that makes them reliable.

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TopBack ControlFinish

Back-control armbar study

Study source · @tobjj_

Convert back control into an armbar while keeping the opponent's shoulder and hip line contained.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Isolate the arm before releasing your primary back-control connection.
  2. Keep the shoulder pinned as the leg clears the head.
  3. Control the wrist and elbow line before extending into the finish.
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BottomSide ControlFinish

Buggy choke variation from bottom side control

Study source · @yellowjvcket

Build a head-and-arm connection from bottom side control, then use the near leg to shorten the loop and create finishing compression.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Keep the head and near arm contained before bringing the leg into the setup.
  2. Connect the arm and leg tightly so the top player cannot posture out of the loop.
  3. Create the finishing angle with a whole-body crunch instead of relying on an arm squeeze.
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TopNorth-SouthFinish

Compact north-south choke variation

Study source · @saimonoliveiraufc / @junior_gugo

A compact north-south choke variation that builds the choking connection early, then uses top pressure and angle to finish without unnecessary movement.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Contain the shoulder line before settling your weight around the head.
  2. Keep the head captured and remove space from the choking connection before adjusting position.
  3. Set the north-south angle first, then apply pressure gradually and release immediately on the tap.
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TopTurtleFinish

Gator-roll arm triangle

Study source · @pereloma.mma

Catch a concealed arm triangle from top turtle, then use a gator roll to land in the finishing position.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Thread deeply around the neck and trapped arm before beginning the roll.
  2. Keep your chest connected so the opponent cannot pull the arm free.
  3. Land with the shoulder line contained before tightening the finish.
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TopFront HeadlockFinish

How Islam Makhachev's Darce works

Study source · The B-Team

A compact look at the alignment and compression that make the Darce effective from front-headlock exchanges.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Thread past the neck before locking your hands.
  2. Keep their trapped shoulder driven toward the neck.
  3. Walk the elbow and compress with your whole frame.
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BottomSide ControlFinish

Inverted arm-triangle from bottom side control

Study source · @mkbjjtools

Spin underneath from bottom side control to collect an inverted arm-triangle with a Darce-like finishing structure.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Create enough frame space to begin the spin without giving up neck safety.
  2. Keep the head-and-arm connection tight as you rotate underneath.
  3. Set the finishing angle before applying compression.
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TopFront HeadlockFinish

Invisible anaconda setup with arm staple

Study source · @tomeralroy

Staple the opponent's arm from the front headlock before rolling so the anaconda connection stays hidden, tight, and difficult to defend.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Control the head-and-arm position before reaching for the submission grip.
  2. Staple the opponent's arm so it cannot post or widen during the roll.
  3. Keep the lock connected through the roll, then settle the finishing angle before squeezing.
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TopSide ControlFinish

Movement chain study 01

Study source · Yunis Hunbetzade

A side-control finish that isolates and torques the leg to create focused pressure through the knee.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Stabilize side control before reaching for the leg.
  2. Keep the hips and upper body contained as you isolate the knee line.
  3. Apply rotational pressure gradually and release immediately on the tap.
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TopTurtleFinish

Movement chain study 02

Study source · Yunis Hunbetzade

Step over the opponent's head from top turtle to build an inverted-triangle finish around the neck and trapped arm.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Stay connected to the shoulder line while stepping over the head.
  2. Capture the neck and one arm before sitting into the angle.
  3. Lock the triangle structure before adding finishing pressure.
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TopMountFinish

No-gi bow-and-arrow choke

Study source · @dmamba.bjj

A collar-free bow-and-arrow choke variation built from top mount control.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Keep the mount stable while building the choking connection.
  2. Control the shoulder line before changing your finishing angle.
  3. Use your whole-body alignment rather than pulling with the arms alone.
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TopNorth-SouthFinish

North-south to Executioner

Study source · @deependjj

Maintain north-south control while opening an optional route to the Executioner finish.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Stabilize north-south before reaching for the submission.
  2. Keep the shoulders contained as you isolate the finishing connection.
  3. Take the Executioner only when the transition preserves top control.
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NeutralLeg EntanglementsFinish

Rotational leg-lock finish study

Study source · @jeremiah.macy10p

A finishing study built around controlling the knee line and the opponent's rotation before applying pressure.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Control the knee line before exposing the foot.
  2. Use the secondary leg to remove their ability to rotate away.
  3. Apply finishing pressure only after the hips and knee are contained.
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NeutralLeg EntanglementsFinish

Straight ankle-lock finish (gi reference)

Study source · @chrisbonesjj

A straight ankle-lock reference focused on ankle depth, elbow connection, and finishing with the hips rather than the arms.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Place the wrist bone under the Achilles with no slack.
  2. Clamp the elbow and control the knee line before falling to the finish.
  3. Extend the hips through the ankle instead of pulling with the arms.
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BottomSide ControlFinish

Three common Buggy Choke mistakes

Study source · The B-Team / Jay Rod

Troubleshooting details for turning the buggy choke from a loose trap into a connected finishing structure.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Close the space around the trapped shoulder before squeezing.
  2. Use your hip angle to shorten the loop.
  3. Treat it as a connected frame—not an arm-strength finish.
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Escapes & recovery

Defensive priorities and the route back to useful offense.

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BottomSide ControlEscape

Buggy choke escape framework

Study source · Dima Murovanni

Use the buggy choke threat from bottom side control to stop consolidation, recover hip and shoulder-line freedom, and force reactions that open an escape, recovery, or finish.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Prevent the top player from fully consolidating side control.
  2. Recover freedom in the hip and shoulder lines before committing to the buggy threat.
  3. Use the opponent's reaction to the choke to escape, recover position, or finish rather than forcing one outcome.
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BottomSide ControlEscape

Escape side control without playing guard

Study source · Boston Submission Fighting

Build toward an underhook and base so the escape ends in a wrestle-up rather than a conventional guard recovery.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Clear enough crossface pressure to turn toward them.
  2. Connect the underhook to head position before coming up.
  3. Keep driving through the finish so they cannot circle behind.
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BottomLeg EntanglementsEscape

Leg-lock escape flow drill

Study source · @bostonsubmissionfighting

A connected defensive flow for clearing leg entanglements without leaving the heel or knee line behind.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Hide the heel before beginning the turn.
  2. Clear the knee line before trying to stand or spin free.
  3. Finish by winning inside position or disengaging completely.
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BottomMountEscape

Mount escape system

Study source · Ebsayz

A layered mount recovery: protect the neck, create a hip-side frame, connect elbow to knee, then recover guard.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Keep elbows inside and deny high mount first.
  2. Bridge to make the hips light before you shrimp.
  3. Recover a real knee shield or butterfly hook before relaxing.
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BottomSide ControlEscape

Side control escape framework

Study source · Ebsayz

Rebuild inside frames, move your hips away from chest pressure, and recover your knees without surrendering the underhook battle.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Frame on structural targets: shoulder line and near hip.
  2. Turn enough to move—never expose the back without a connection.
  3. Finish with guard, an underhook, or a wrestle-up—not empty space.
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BottomSide ControlEscape

Stockade escape from bottom side control

Study source · Unknown creator

Use a stockade-based connection from bottom side control to create space, work back toward the feet, and reverse the exchange rather than treating the stockade only as a top-side pin.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Create space with the stockade connection before trying to move.
  2. Work back toward the feet instead of accepting the pin.
  3. Use the connection to reverse the exchange once the opponent's control breaks.
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Concepts & decisions

The moments that connect separate techniques into a system.

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NeutralSide ControlConcept

Darce versus Buggy Choke

Study source · The B-Team

A decision study around two connected threats: top pressure into the Darce and bottom-side access to the Buggy Choke.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Identify whose shoulder line is winning the exchange.
  2. Do not attack while your own neck and trapped arm are disconnected.
  3. Use the clip to map the moment the position becomes a submission race.
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BottomLeg EntanglementsConcept

Leg entanglement position overview

Study source · Energia Martial Arts

Compare ashi, double outside ashi, outside reap, 50/50, and saddle by the side of the hips occupied by the trapped leg and the placement of your feet. Understand how heel exposure, control, and finishing leverage change as you move between configurations.

Coaching checkpoints
  1. Use ashi garami as the starting reference, then track which side of your hips holds the trapped leg.
  2. Watch how moving your feet inside or outside the opponent's hip changes the entanglement.
  3. Compare the outside reap for exposing the heel with double outside ashi for stronger outside finishing leverage.
  4. In 50/50, recognize the mirrored leg configuration, hide your own heel, and improve inside knee position.
  5. In saddle or 411, notice the different knee alignment and the option to collect the secondary leg.
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Blueprint gaps

Your empty lanes are part of the map.

A complete game is not a pile of moves. It is a connected answer for every important position and reaction.

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Guard passing

2 studies

02

Back control

2 studies

03

Standing

Open lane

04

Mount top

1 study

05

Side control bottom

5 studies

06

Leg entanglements

8 studies

The method

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01

Place it

Name the position, perspective, and phase. If those are fuzzy, the move stays in the study inbox.

02

Pressure-test it

Capture the reaction that makes the technique work—or the response that breaks it.

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Connect it

Link every finish to a control and every escape to the next offensive position.