What comes next from back control, arm trapped
The attacker has back control and has trapped one of the defender's arms with a leg. The attacker is winning, and the defender has only one hand to protect the neck. The defender must fight the choking hand and free the arm.
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Learn the position itself: Back Control in the library ›
If you are the has the back
Best The choice that works most often here.
- Finish the choke
Their one free hand cannot protect both sides of the neck. Finish the rear naked choke and let go as soon as they tap.
Ends the match if it works: a submission.
Good Works well with the right setup.
- Armbar on the free arm
Their free arm reaches up to defend, so catch it for an armbar. If it fails, they start to escape.
Ends the match if it works: a submission. - Hold and squeeze
Keep the arm trapped. There is no hurry.
You stay in this position.
If you are the back taken
Good Works well with the right setup.
- Free the arm: shrug and pull the elbow down
Lift your shoulder, then pull your elbow down and out from under their leg. You are back in normal back control.
Leads to back control › - Shoulder to the mat on the open side
Fall to the side where your arm is free and push their hook off. You start to escape the back.
Leads to back control, shoulders to the mat › - Chin down, free hand on the choking arm
Keep your chin down and put your free hand on the choking arm. Fight that hand first.
You stay in this position.
Mistake Avoid this: it usually makes things worse.
- Panic bridge
Bridging hard with an arm trapped makes the choke tighter. Stay calm and fight the hand.
Usually goes wrong. Choose a better option above.
Train it on the Path
The Back survival unit turns this into short lessons: you see a position and pick the best move.
The Path goes in order: start free from lesson one and you reach Back survival on the way. With Rolla Plus you can jump straight here.