Crowbar Submission

SubFamily

Translation: Crowbar сабмишън

Overview

Crowbar е вариант на лост на ръката от rubber guard, при който кракът действа като лост върху ръката на противника, докато бедрата създават силата на разгъване. [1]

Also known as
CrowbarCrowbar ключалка на ръката

History & Origin

Разработен от Еди Браво като част от системата за сабмишъни на 10th Planet. [1]

Effectiveness

Доказан в EBI и професионален MMA. [1]

Lineage

10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu; Еди Браво. [1]

Competition Record

Използван в EBI и UFC

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Biomechanical Mechanism

Основно действиеСпецифична механика на сабмишъна Crowbar от rubber guard

Position & Entry

От rubber guardПреход през позиции към Crowbar Submission

Variants

Not yet documented

Videos

Derrick Darling: Windmill Throw to Submissions

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Crowbar Submission·sambosteve

Derrick Darling teaches a windmill (Melnitza/Fireman/Kata Garuma) variation to scarf hold and a few fundamental submissi

CROWBAR COMPRESSION BENT KNEE LOCK CORE SKILLS

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Crowbar Submission·welcomematstevescott

The Crowbar is a compression bent knee lock that has numerous applications. In this video, we show the core skills of ho

CROWBAR TO PREVENT OPPONENT FROM STANDING

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Crowbar Submission·welcomematstevescott

The Crowbar is a compression bent knee lock that has a variety of applications. In this video, we show how to use the Cr

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What Instructors Say

The crowbar submission, also called the inverted bent-knee lock, is a leglock that emphasizes hip pressure and knee separation rather than calf compression. According to welcomematstevescott's instructional videos, the technique involves trapping the opponent's leg between the attacker's hip and chest while positioning one's own leg across the opponent's body—typically over the hip or belt line—to apply downward pressure and prevent escape. The core mechanism uses bridge pressure to separate the knee joint by jamming the opponent's foot toward their buttocks, distinct from calf-based pressure that targets nerve compression. Welcomematstevescott emphasizes several critical defensive details: placing the top leg to prevent the opponent from bridging or rolling away, maintaining a rounded body position to move with defensive movements, and addressing the common defense of the opponent sitting up by either preemptively blocking with the foot across the belt line or reactively driving the heel into the hip. When the opponent attempts to stand, the attacker can transition by catching the opponent's shin to control both legs and create prying pressure. The technique flows naturally from guard-pass entries, such as ankle picks, where the foot transitions from ankle to knee position as the attacker rolls back. Sambosteve's content on related armlock transitions from the fireman's carry position demonstrates finishing options from control positions that complement leglock sequences.

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  • welcomematstevescottCROWBAR COMPRESSION BENT KNEE LOCK CORE SKILLS: Primary technical breakdown of the crowbar setup, mechanics of hip pressure versus calf pressure, hand placement, bridge mechanics, the purpose of the top leg in preventing bridge-outs and side rolls, and basic entry from guard-pass scenarios including ankle picks.
  • welcomematstevescottCROWBAR TO PREVENT OPPONENT FROM STANDING: Detailed defensive responses when opponent sits up: preemptive foot placement across belt line, reactive heel-to-hip blocking, body roundness importance for momentum control, shin-catching technique to control both legs, and the principle of using opponent's own defense against them.
  • sambosteveDerrick Darling: Windmill Throw to Submissions: Related armlock transitions from dominant control positions (fireman's carry to scarf hold), demonstrating finishing principles that contextualize leglock sequences within broader submission transitions.

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Ratings

Danger Rating

Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to

8
Very High8/10

Сабмишън с потенциал да приключи двубоя

Difficulty

Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably

Advanced
Competition Legality

Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets

Illegal
FIAS Sport Sambo — Всички задавяния са забранени в спортн...
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDF
Legal
IBJJF — Разрешен на всички нива на колани, ги и но-ги — з...
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF
ADCC — Разрешен
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF
Unified MMA — Разрешен — задавянията са сред най-честите ...
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF
FIAS Combat Sambo — Разрешен
FIAS Combat Sambo RulesPDF

Training Notes

Изисква солидна основа в rubber guard (Bravo, 2006)
Комбинирай с другите атаки на 10th Planet

Common Mistakes

!Бързане без правилна позиция
!Загуба на контрол с крака преди финализиране

Related Techniques

Counter Techniques

Setup Chain

1Rubber guard → верига от позиции → Crowbar Submission

Sources & References

Primary Source

Mastering the Rubber Guard (Bravo, 2006)

1Book[1] Bravo, E. with Krauss, E. and Cordoza, G. (2006). Mastering the Rubber Guard: Jiu-Jitsu for Mixed Martial Arts Competition. Victory Belt Publishing.
2Citation[1] Bravo, E. with Krauss, E. and Cordoza, G. (2006). Mastering the Rubber Guard: Jiu-Jitsu for Mixed Martial Arts Competition. Victory Belt Publishing.

[1] Bravo, Mastering the Rubber Guard (2006) — technique description and application

Community

Athletics

Гъвкавост на бедрата

Издръжливост на хвата

Контрол върху тялото

Notes

Crowbar е сабмишън на 10th Planet, документиран в Mastering the Rubber Guard. Използва позицията rubber guard за изолиране и атака на ръката. (Bravo, Mastering the Rubber Guard, 2006)

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if my opponent starts sitting up when I attempt the crowbar?

According to Welcome Mat Steve Scott, you have two options: preempt the sit-up by kicking their foot over as soon as you bridge back, or block it by getting your foot over along their belt line to prevent them from sitting up on you.

Is it better to stay on my hip or roll to my back when executing the crowbar?

Welcome Mat Steve Scott emphasizes that you're more stable when staying on your hip rather than rolling onto your back, as this gives you better control of the position. If you do roll to the side, try to catch your opponent's other foot.

What's the difference between a crowbar bent knee lock and a calf pressure?

Welcome Mat Steve Scott explains that the crowbar bent knee lock uses hip pressure to jam the opponent's foot into their butt, which separates the knee, whereas a calf pressure relies on hand squeezing without the hip pressure component.

Как работи Crowbar Submission?

Crowbar е вариант на лост на ръката от rubber guard, при който кракът действа като лост върху ръката на противника, докато бедрата създават силата на разгъване.

Откъде произлиза Crowbar Submission?

Разработен от Еди Браво като част от системата за сабмишъни на 10th Planet.

Разрешена ли е Crowbar Submission в състезания?

IBJJF: легална — Разрешен на всички нива на колани, ги и но-ги — задавянията са най-безопаснат…; IJF: легална — Разрешен (шиме-вадза) — техниките на задавяне са една от трите позволени кате…; ADCC: легална — Разрешен; Unified MMA: легална — Разрешен — задавянията са сред най-честите начини за финализиране в MMA; FIAS Sport Sambo: забранена — Всички задавяния са забранени в спортното самбо; FIAS Combat Sambo: легална — Разрешен

Колко опасна е Crowbar Submission?

Оценка на опасност 8/10. Сабмишън с потенциал да приключи двубоя

Как се подготвя Crowbar Submission?

Стандартната верига за подготовка: Rubber guard → верига от позиции → Crowbar Submission.

Как да се защитя срещу Crowbar Submission?

Стандартните контри включват: Изправяне / Stack / Преминаване на гард.

Колко ефективна е Crowbar Submission в състезания?

Използван в EBI и UFC

Какви са честите грешки при изпълнение на Crowbar Submission?

Основни грешки, за които да внимавате: Бързане без правилна позиция / Загуба на контрол с крака преди финализиране.

Какви други имена има Crowbar Submission?

Crowbar Submission е известна също като Kurōbā Sabumisshon, Crowbar, Crowbar ключалка на ръката.