Move type
Choose the arm control and setup for entering triangle control.
3 variationsClosed guard · Playing guardRoll out of the shoulder trap while you can still move, accepting that the attacker may follow you into top position.
Omoplata control · DefendingBring your knee to the trapped hand, then use the leg to separate the kimura grip while you remain underneath.
Kimura control · DefendingTurn the seated guard with opposite collar and knee controls while withdrawing the hooked leg.
Butterfly guard · Passing guardPin the wrist and open the butterfly hook before pummelling your free foot inside and working laterally past the legs.
Half butterfly · Passing guardFree the trapped sleeve and arm before choosing a pass.
Lasso guard · Passing guardUse an open elbow to sit through the front headlock and circle behind.
Front headlock · EscapingClose the hip distance before rolling an established head-and-arm scarf hold over.
Scarf hold · EscapingClear a single-arm hook while your trapped arm is still bent, then recover a position facing their guard.
Armbar control · DefendingBlock the hip before your trapped arm is dragged across, then circle and hug the knee to create a head-clearance opportunity.
Triangle control · DefendingTurn their upright posture into a chance to come on top.
Closed guard · Playing guardChoose the setup for entering kimura control from closed guard.
2 variationsClosed guard · Playing guardControl their head and elbow before climbing the legs around the shoulder.
Closed guard · Playing guardTurn the overhook connection into shoulder control with your leg.
Closed guard · Playing guardUse an angle and swinging leg action to redirect their balance.
Closed guard · Playing guardOpen to a shin frame and remove their base in a controlled direction.
Closed guard · Playing guardBuild a collar-based attack while keeping posture controlled.
Closed guard · Playing guardMove an arm across and use the opening to reach behind them.
Closed guard · Playing guardUse an overhook to limit the post as the butterfly hook helps turn them sideways.
Butterfly guard · Playing guardMove past their arm to expose a route behind the shoulder.
Butterfly guard · Playing guardChange your connection when they rise out of butterfly range.
Butterfly guard · Playing guardUse the shin connection to enter underneath a standing opponent.
Shin-to-shin · Playing guardOff-balance around the controlled leg and come up ready to pass.
Single-leg X guard · Playing guardChange guards when the hip connection is peeled away.
Single-leg X guard · Playing guard