Submissions · Gi & no-gi
Anaconda from front headlock
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Explore the alternate head-and-arm connection within the front-headlock family.
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Front headlock · In control
Training
WATCH VIDEO · 4 min section · 0:33–4:19
Opens the video at this section · Gi demonstrationFinishing Your Opponent from the Front Head Lock | High Percentage BJJ Submissions | Travis Stevens
Travis Stevens
Setup & key ideas
Before you start
- Front-headlock control over their lowered head and an accessible upper arm.
Key ideas
- Maintain the chinstrap while controlling their upper arm.
- In the sit-through example, keep their head close during the move to their side.
- Contain the trapped arm before settling the finishing connection.
Common pitfalls
- Allowing their elbow to widen while changing grips.
Connections Reactions and next steps
If they react…
IF
They fight your hands before you can secure the chinstrap
They remain grounded on their knees. Establish the posted head control and knee block before tipping their base and threading the D’Arce arm; this choice occurs before an anaconda grip is locked.
Explore D’Arce from front headlockWhere this can lead
- Controlled finish
The configuration and body angle produce a controlled finish.