Crucifix

Also known as: Crucifix Position · Reverse Crucifix (variation)

The attacker controls the opponent from behind-and-beside with one of the opponent’s arms trapped between the attacker’s legs and the other controlled by hand — both arms neutralized at once. Usually entered against the turtle. The defender cannot protect their neck, which is exactly the point.

Gi & No-gi · Category: The Back

What can you do from Crucifix?

Attacking player (positional score +9/10)

Submissions

• Crucifix Choke — With both of their arms neutralized — one in your legs, one in your hand — the neck is undefended by definition: a one-armed rear naked grip or a lapel wrap finishes what the position already decided.

Defending player

This side of the position is about defending and rebuilding — see the escapes and transitions from the other role.

How you get here

• Crucifix Entry from Turtle

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