Submission in BJJ

The end state of any finishing hold that forces the opponent to tap, representing the ultimate goal in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

⚔️ Attack Options

  • → Finish the submission
  • → Transition if defended

🛡️ Defense Options

  • → Tap
  • → Defend before locked in
  • → Escape early

How to Get to Submission

Rear Naked Choke

From: back control • submissions

Triangle Choke

From: closed guard • submissions

Guillotine Choke

From: closed guard • submissions

Bow and Arrow Choke

From: back control • submissions

D'Arce Choke

From: side control • submissions

Ezekiel Choke

From: mount • submissions

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Related Positions

Back Control

The most dominant position in BJJ, controlling your opponent from behind with your hooks in.

Closed Guard

A fundamental bottom position where your legs are wrapped around your opponent's waist, controlling their posture and movement.

Side Control

A dominant top position perpendicular to your opponent, controlling their upper body.

Mount

A dominant top position sitting on your opponent's torso with both knees on the ground.