Initial Setup: Feet to Hips

The instructor begins by pulling the opponent down and placing both feet on the opponent's hips to create space. This initial positioning is crucial for generating leverage and preventing the opponent from maintaining a tight posture. The opponent's instinctive response to chicken wing their arm signals that the setup is successful.

The Crossover Principle

Rather than immediately controlling the opponent's arm, the instructor uses a deceptive approach by crossing over and grabbing the shoulder. This 'look, no hands' method conceals the true intention of locking the arm, preventing the opponent from mounting an effective defense. The crossover grip sets up the subsequent armlock without telegraphing the technique.

Shrimping and Directional Pressure

The instructor shrimps toward the opponent while pushing them backward at an angle—directing their head between the legs rather than straight back. This angled pressure is essential because pushing straight back allows the opponent to counter the technique. The goal is to maintain deception by disguising the true direction of the movement.

Adjustment for Strong Defensive Posture

When the opponent maintains a strong middle posture, the instructor demonstrates pushing them backward before executing the crossover armlock. This variation works equally well against defensive opponents who resist being pulled down or extended. The same directional principles apply regardless of the opponent's initial stance.

Finishing the Armlock or Rolling Position

Once the armlock is established, the instructor collapses backward by grabbing the back of the thigh or hip. If the opponent's grip remains tight or resistance prevents immediate collapse, an alternative is to stomp the hip and sit up to roll them over. Both finishing options lead to submission or positional dominance.

Maintaining Deception and Neutral Body Language

The instructor emphasizes avoiding obvious arm-hunting signals, such as reaching directly for the wrist, which alerts an experienced opponent. By keeping hands neutral and manipulating through hip control and directional pressure, the technique remains concealed until executed. Deception is the cornerstone of successful application against aware training partners.

Escape Response: Triangle Setup from Whiffed Armlock

If the opponent escapes the armlock attempt, the instructor immediately transitions by catching the near shin as they pull their arm free—a position called the necktie. This defensive shin control can be converted into a reverse triangle or traditional triangle by shrimping to the appropriate side. The transition demonstrates seamless chaining of submissions from the same bottom position.

Finishing the Triangle with Arm Pressure

From the necktie position, if the triangle squeeze alone is insufficient, the instructor places the other arm across the opponent's body and drives the elbow toward the inside of the thigh. This dual-arm pressure, combined with the shin control, intensifies the submission without requiring additional footwork. The technique adapts to varying levels of opponent resistance.

Final Fallback: Underhook Trip

Should both the armlock and triangle fail, the instructor underhooks the opponent's armpit from the bottom position to execute a sideways trip. This reliable finishing option works when submissions are defended, providing a high-percentage path to positional advantage. The sequence demonstrates a complete submission chain with multiple viable endpoints.

TWO SUBMISSION TECHNIQUES FROM BOTTOM JUJI GATAME & SANKAKU JIME

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Double Attack to Kata-Gatame

3 min read·9 key moments·PT6M9S video

Key Takeaways

•Initial Setup: Feet to Hips
•The Crossover Principle
•Shrimping and Directional Pressure
•Adjustment for Strong Defensive Posture

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