Crucifix
The crucifix appears when the top player attacks the turtle and captures the near arm with their legs. Rolling the opponent over leaves both of their arms trapped, with the neck exposed to collar chokes, the rear naked choke and the reverse armbar. It is a favourite of no-gi back attackers and a nightmare to escape once set.
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Also called crucifix position, reverse crucifix, crucifix from turtle, crucifixo.
Crucifix Top
You have the crucifix. Keep the arm trapped, roll them over and finish.
- Entries Trapping the arm from the turtle, from side control and off failed back takes, then rolling into the crucifix. 8
- Control Leg position that keeps the arm trapped, and hand fighting that stops the escape. 4
- Submissions Rear naked choke, collar chokes, the reverse (leg) armbar and shoulder locks from the crucifix. 6
Crucifix Bottom
Your arm is trapped between their legs. Protect the neck and free the arm before they roll you over.