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Near-Side Cradle·TeachMeGrappling Coach Brian
In this video I breakdown a guillotine you can hit from top half guard or quarter guard. Check out the details and you …
Перевод: Near-Side Cradle
Дистанция и классификация
Категория
Удар и защитаЗамкиБлижний бойБой против нескольких
Дистанция
БлижняяСредняяДальняя
Целевая зона
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Обзор
The near-side cradle from top half guard hooks the opponent's near leg — the leg on the same side as the attacker's head — and connects it to the head through a clasped grip, folding the opponent laterally. [1] From top half guard, the attacker uses the crossface hand to control the head while reaching around the near thigh with the other arm, linking the hands to complete the cradle. [1],[2] The near-side variant creates a tighter fold because the head and leg are on the same side, minimising the distance between them and intensifying the cervical compression. [2] The half-guard position provides an ideal entry because the bottom player's near leg is already partially trapped by the attacker's legs. [2],[3]
История и происхождение
Near-side cradles are a staple of American folkstyle wrestling, where they serve as both a pinning combination and a control technique. [1] The half-guard application as a neck crank was developed by wrestlers transitioning to BJJ and MMA who recognised the submission potential of their existing cradle skills. [2],[3]
Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке
- БразилияБразильское джиу-джитсу, Сабмишн-грэпплинг, ММА
- Япония手前揺り籠(Temae Yurikago)Бразильское джиу-джитсу, Дзюдо, Сабмишн-грэпплинг
- СШАСабмишн-грэпплинг, ММА
- РоссияСамбо
Эффективность
The near-side cradle pins the opponent by connecting the head to the knee, and can be used as a crank submission when applied aggressively. [1]
Родословная
Near-side cradles are fundamental wrestling pinning techniques used across all wrestling styles. [1]
Соревновательные результаты
Near-side cradles are one of the most common pinning combinations in folkstyle and freestyle wrestling competition. [1]
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Биомеханический механизм
Primary Action — Compression of the neck structures — restricts blood flow or airway depending on technique application
Joints Involved — Cervical spine, surrounding musculature, and vascular structures of the neck
Force Vector — Directed compression against the neck from the choking limb or body position
Finishing Mechanic — Sustained pressure causes either vascular occlusion (unconsciousness) or tracheal restriction (breathing difficulty)
Позиция и вход
From controlling position — Establish the dominant position, clear defensive grips, thread the choking limb into position
From guard (bottom) — Break the opponent's posture, isolate the neck and configure the choke from underneath
From transition — During a scramble or position change, secure the neck control and lock the choke before the opponent re-establishes defence
Варианты
Standard grip variation — primary hand configuration for maximum choking pressure
Gi variation — uses the lapel or collar as an anchor for additional friction and control
No-gi variation — adapted grip and positioning for submission grappling without the gi
Transition finish — applied during a positional change to catch the opponent off-guard
Видео
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Оценки
Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
8
Очень высокий8/10
Cervical flexion cranks force the chin toward the chest, compressing the anterior cervical spine
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Продвинутый
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
Запрещено
— FIAS Sport Sambo — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDFРазрешено
— IBJJF — Legal at all belt levels, gi and no-gi — chokes a...
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— ADCC — Legal
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF— Unified MMA — Legal — choke submissions are among the mos...
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— FIAS Combat Sambo — Legal
FIAS Combat Sambo RulesPDFЗаметки по тренировке
✓The near-side cradle locks the hands behind the opponent's head and under their near-side knee — folding the head and near knee together from side control (Paulson, Shoot Wrestling, 2007)
✓From side control: the crossface arm threads behind the head, the other arm hooks under the near knee — the hands connect (gable grip, S-grip, or interlocked fingers) to close the cradle
✓The near-side cradle is the more accessible version: the near knee is closer and easier to reach than the far knee, making the hand connection more achievable
✓Once locked: squeeze the hands together while driving weight into the opponent — the head is forced toward the knee and the cervical spine hyperflexes
✓The near-side cradle in wrestling is used for the pin: folding the opponent puts both shoulders on the mat — in submission grappling, the same fold stresses the cervical spine
✓The near-side cradle from half guard: when the opponent has half guard, their near leg is already bent — reaching under the knee is natural from this position
✓The near-side cradle is a positional control tool as well as a submission: even without a tap, the cradled opponent is immobilised and exposed to strikes (in MMA) or further submissions
Типичные ошибки
!Not driving the shoulder into the opponent during the lock — chest and shoulder pressure reinforce the cradle; arms alone are insufficient
!Reaching for the knee without head control — the head must be secured first; losing head control while reaching for the leg allows the opponent to posture
!Locking too loosely — the cradle must be tight; a loose connection allows the opponent to extend the leg and break the hold
!Not using the near knee strategically — from half guard, the near leg is already bent and close; recognise this opportunity
!Attempting the cradle from too far away — the hands must connect; if the head and knee are too far apart, improve position before attempting the lock
!Ignoring the opponent's inside arm — the near arm can frame against your chest; clear the frame before locking the cradle
!Forcing the cradle against a tightly curled opponent — if they're already in a tight ball, the fold creates less additional stress; reposition them first
Связанные техники
Контрприёмы
Цепочка подготовки
1Establish Position — achieve the controlling position needed for this submission
2Create the Threat — begin the submission setup to force a defensive reaction
3Secure the Hold — lock the submission grip with proper body mechanics
4Finish — apply increasing pressure until the opponent taps or the joint/choke takes effect
Источники и ссылки
Основной источник
Japanese amateur wrestling terminology
1ДругоеJapanese Martial Arts Community Terminology
Japanese amateur wrestling terminology
Standard Japanese martial arts terminology (kanji/hiragana)
3ДругоеJapanese Martial Arts Standard Terminology (武道用語)
Established Japanese martial arts naming convention — native Japanese term (和語/漢語)
4ЦитатаJapanese amateur wrestling terminology
Japanese terminology sourced from Japanese amateur wrestling terminology
Сообщество
Атлетизм
Requires
grip or squeeze strength, positional control
Favours
strong upper body for sustained compression
Key muscles
forearms, biceps, pectorals, core stabilisers
Часто задаваемые вопросы
How do I catch my opponent in a guillotine when they're trying to get an underhook from half guard?
Coach Brian recommends jamming your hand over their neck as they come on top while their hands are focused low. Keep your weight on your knee to control their neck position, then wrap them up as they attempt to escape—they can't defend both the underhook and the neck attack at once.
What's the proper grip for a guillotine from half guard?
Coach Brian advises grabbing the meat of the neck rather than going all the way down the fingers. Once you have this grip, you can drive the bone upward to secure the choke more effectively.
Should I try to smash and crush my opponent to set up the guillotine?
Instead of smashing them, Coach Brian suggests letting them come up to open their neck naturally. You can put light pressure or a 'roof' on them to guide their movement, then start the high elbow guillotine as they work to improve their position.
Как работает Near-Side Cradle?
The near-side cradle from top half guard hooks the opponent's near leg — the leg on the same side as the attacker's head — and connects it to the head through a clasped grip, folding the opponent laterally. From top half guard, the attacker uses the crossface hand to control the head while reaching around the near thigh with the other arm, linking the hands to complete the cradle.
Откуда происходит Near-Side Cradle?
Near-side cradles are a staple of American folkstyle wrestling, where they serve as both a pinning combination and a control technique. The half-guard application as a neck crank was developed by wrestlers transitioning to BJJ and MMA who recognised the submission potential of their existing cradle skills.
Разрешён ли Near-Side Cradle на соревнованиях?
IBJJF: разрешён — Legal at all belt levels, gi and no-gi — chokes are the safest submission cat…; IJF: разрешён — Legal (shime-waza) — strangulation techniques are one of three permitted subm…; ADCC: разрешён — Legal; Unified MMA: разрешён — Legal — choke submissions are among the most common finishes in MMA; FIAS Sport Sambo: запрещён — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo; FIAS Combat Sambo: разрешён — Legal
Насколько опасен Near-Side Cradle?
Оценка опасности 8/10. Cervical flexion cranks force the chin toward the chest, compressing the anterior cervical spine
Как подготовить Near-Side Cradle?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Establish Position → Create the Threat → Secure the Hold → Finish.
Как защититься от Near-Side Cradle?
Стандартные контрприёмы: Early Recognition — identify the submission attempt early and begin defence immediately / Posture and Base — maintain strong posture and base to prevent submission setups / Grip Fight — deny the attacker their preferred gripping configuration.
Какие есть варианты Near-Side Cradle?
Распространённые варианты: Standard grip variation (primary hand configuration for maximum choking pressure); Gi variation (uses the lapel or collar as an anchor for additional fric…); No-gi variation (adapted grip and positioning for submission grappling wit…); Transition finish (applied during a positional change to catch the opponent …).
Насколько эффективен Near-Side Cradle на соревнованиях?
Near-side cradles are one of the most common pinning combinations in folkstyle and freestyle wrestling competition.
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Near-Side Cradle?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Not driving the shoulder into the opponent during the lock — chest and shoulder pressure reinforce the cradle; arms a… / Reaching for the knee without head control — the head must be secured first; losing head control while reaching for t… / Locking too loosely — the cradle must be tight; a loose connection allows the opponent to extend the leg and break th… / Not using the near knee strategically — from half guard, the near leg is already bent and close; recognise this oppor….
Какие ещё названия есть у Near-Side Cradle?
Near-Side Cradle также известен как Temae Yurikago, Near-Side Wrestling Cradle, Close-Side Cradle.