Submission

A shoulder lock that rotates the opponent's shoulder internally. The technique involves a figure-four grip to control the wrist while applying rotational pressure to the shoulder joint.

A shoulder lock that uses the legs to apply pressure to the opponent's shoulder joint. The technique involves trapping the opponent's arm between your legs and rotating their shoulder.

A joint lock that hyperextends the opponent's elbow joint. The technique involves isolating the arm and using the hips to create leverage against the joint.

A chokehold that uses the legs to form a triangle around the opponent's neck and one arm. This effective blood choke cuts off blood flow to the brain by compressing the carotid arteries.

A variation of the arm triangle applied by wrapping the arm around the opponent's neck and arm from the front. This effective choke is often used during guard passing or wrestling scrambles.

A joint lock that hyperextends the opponent's knee. The technique involves isolating the leg and using the hips to create leverage against the knee joint.

A front chokehold where the practitioner wraps their arm around the opponent's neck and squeezes. Often used as a counter to takedown attempts, this technique can quickly force a submission.

A foot lock that applies pressure to the ankle joint by hyperextending it. This relatively safe leg attack is often one of the first leg submissions taught to beginners.

A collar choke applied from the back position using the collar and leg control. One of the most effective submissions from back control with a high success rate.

A leg lock that twists the heel to put pressure on the knee. This advanced and potentially dangerous technique targets the knee ligaments and is often restricted or prohibited in many competitions due to high injury risk. Proper control and application are essential for safety.

A choke applied from back control, with one arm wrapped around the opponent's neck. It is one of the most common submissions in jiu-jitsu and MMA.

A foot lock where the practitioner grabs the opponent's foot and twists to apply pressure to the ankle. This effective leg submission applies twisting pressure to both the ankle and knee.

A collar choke applied by wrapping the gi collar around the opponent's neck. This submission can be applied quickly when the opponent lowers their posture.

A leg lock that twists the foot outward while applying rotational pressure on the knee joint. It is highly effective but also carries a high risk of injury.

A chokehold that uses the opponent's arm and the practitioner's arm to compress the neck. This versatile submission can be applied from various top positions.

A gi choke that uses crossed collar grips to compress both sides of the opponent's neck. It is commonly attacked from closed guard, mount, and other collar-control positions.

A submission targeting the ankle or foot by applying pressure to hyperextend or twist the joint. Common variations include straight ankle locks and toe holds.

A joint lock that applies pressure to the opponent's wrist joint. This small joint manipulation requires precision but can be applied from many positions for a quick submission.

A choke that uses the attacker's own forearm and sleeve grip to compress the opponent's neck. In the gi, the hand grips inside the opposite sleeve; in no-gi, the attacker grips their own wrist or forearm instead. It can be applied from mount, back, side control, and even from inside the opponent's guard.

A groin and hip stretch submission where the opponent's legs are forced apart in opposite directions. It is commonly entered from the truck, twister side control, or by attacking the legs of a turtled opponent.

A cross-collar choke where both hands grip the opponent's collar in a baseball bat grip formation. This powerful submission can be applied from both top and bottom positions.

A compression lock targeting the calf muscle by trapping it between your shin and forearm. This technique creates intense pressure on the muscle and knee joint.

A shoulder lock that rotates the opponent's shoulder externally. Commonly applied from side control or mount, this joint lock uses a figure-four grip to create leverage against the shoulder.

A jumping armbar entry from standing. The attacker isolates an arm, jumps into position, and uses body rotation to bring the opponent down into the submission.

A shoulder lock variation related to the kimura family. It uses a leg-and-arm frame to isolate the opponent's arm and apply rotational pressure to the shoulder.

A form of arm triangle where the practitioner wraps their arm around the opponent's neck and arm. Most effectively applied when the opponent is in turtle position.

A shoulder lock submission that combines elements of an omoplata and armbar. It is executed by trapping the opponent's arm with your legs and applying pressure on their shoulder.

An arm-triangle style choke that wraps around the opponent's neck and trapped arm. It is often attacked from front headlock, half guard, or top pressure positions.

A lapel choke performed when the opponent is in turtle position. The practitioner grips the collar and walks their legs around like clock hands to tighten the choke and apply pressure.

A submission that uses the shin bone to compress the opponent's throat. This advanced technique requires significant flexibility and is executed from bottom positions.

A neck choke applied from the north-south position. The attacker wraps an arm around the opponent's neck and uses chest pressure and hip positioning to close the space, with arm-in variations also used.

A relatively new and unconventional submission applied from bottom positions like side control or mount. It utilizes a modified triangle configuration with the arms to create pressure on the opponent's neck while in an otherwise disadvantageous position.

A gi choke that uses the opponent's lapel, fed across the neck, to constrict the neck. It can be applied from top positions like side control, and is also commonly set up from guard and half guard. It combines leverage with lapel control for a tight finish.

Also known as Americana, it is a shoulder lock where the practitioner isolates the arm and applies pressure by rotating it outward. It is commonly executed from side control or mount.

A spinal lock submission that twists the opponent's upper body in the opposite direction of their lower body. It is a rare but highly effective submission.

A foot lock variation named after MMA fighter Shinya Aoki. It targets the ankle with rotational pressure, combining elements of a straight ankle lock and toe hold.

A foot lock that compresses and twists the opponent's foot while controlling the leg. It is commonly attacked from guard exchanges, leg entanglements, and 50/50-style positions.

A gi choke usually applied from side control using one collar grip and shoulder pressure. The finishing motion cuts across the neck while the top player keeps the opponent pinned.

A front headlock choke that uses the arms around the neck and a leg over the opponent's back or head. The finish combines neck compression with strong downward body pressure.

A knee lock that applies sideways pressure to the opponent's knee by folding their leg into a Z shape. It is commonly entered from leg entanglements such as 50/50, single leg X, saddle, and diagonal ashi garami.

A compression lock that applies pressure to the bicep by trapping it between your forearm and shin. This submission can cause significant pain and damage if not released quickly.

A submission technique developed by Yongwon Choi that combines precision mechanics to isolate and submit an opponent's arm. It can be executed from various positions, including guard and top control.

A variation of the heel hook where rotational pressure is applied outward on the knee joint. Like its inside counterpart, it is extremely effective but must be used with caution.

A counter choke usually applied from side control when the opponent holds a guillotine grip. The attacker uses shoulder pressure and head position to compress the opponent's neck.

An armbar attacked from coyote half guard, where the bottom player uses the underhook and their leg position to isolate the opponent's arm and swing into the armbar. The setup became widely known through the coyote half guard game popularized by Mica Galvão.

Any technique that restricts blood flow or air to force a submission. These techniques are among the most effective submissions as they work regardless of the opponent's size or strength.

A responsive technique that uses the opponent's attack to create an advantage. These reactive techniques turn the opponent's movements against them.