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Submissions

7 techniques

Finishing techniques including chokes, joint locks, and other submission holds.

Beginner: 3
Intermediate: 2
Advanced: 2

Beginner

3 techniques
submissions
beginner

Armbar from Closed Guard

A fundamental submission that attacks the elbow joint from the closed guard position. One of the most high-percentage submissions in BJJ.

Gi & No-Gi
2-4 weeks
fundamentalguardarm-attack+2 more
Flexibility:medium
Risk:low
submissions
beginner

Rear Naked Choke

The most successful submission in MMA and a fundamental choking technique from back control.

NOGI
1-2 weeks
fundamentalback-controlchoke+2 more
Flexibility:low
Risk:low
submissions
beginner

Guillotine Choke

A front headlock choke that can be applied from various positions including standing and guard.

Gi & No-Gi
2-3 weeks
fundamentalchokegi+3 more
Flexibility:low
Risk:low

Intermediate

2 techniques
submissions
intermediate

Triangle Choke from Guard

A powerful strangulation technique using the legs to create a triangle shape around the opponent's neck and shoulder.

Gi & No-Gi
4-8 weeks
fundamentalguardchoke+3 more
Flexibility:high
Risk:low
submissions
intermediate

Kimura from Closed Guard

A versatile shoulder lock that can be used for submissions, sweeps, and transitions.

Gi & No-Gi
3-6 weeks
fundamentalguardshoulder-lock+3 more
Flexibility:low
Risk:medium

Advanced

2 techniques
submissions
advanced

Omoplata

A shoulder lock using the legs that can also be used for sweeps and transitions.

Gi & No-Gi
12-16 weeks
advancedguardshoulder-lock+3 more
Flexibility:high
Risk:medium
submissions
advanced

D'Arce Choke

A no-gi choke that traps the head and arm in a figure-four configuration.

NOGI
10-14 weeks
advancedchokenogi+1 more
Flexibility:low
Risk:low

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