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Submission · Spine lock · Advanced
AdvancedSpine lockGi & no-giIllegal in IBJJF
Twister
A submission (spine lock) you hit from Truck. Advanced level.
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Starts from
Get to one of these positions first, then look for the twister.
Key steps
Spine lock. Tap early in training, and let go as soon as your partner taps.
- From the truck, lock their leg
- Grab their head and far arm
- Twist their upper body away from their hips
- Apply slowly
If they defend it
They escape their head: take the back.
Common mistakes
Common mistake
Cranking fast in training.
Key details
- IBJJF: illegal at every belt (a spinal lock without a choke). Other rule sets vary, so check your event’s rules
- Apply slowly; never crank
Related positions & techniques
- Starts from
- Truck
- In courses
- Back attack set
Safety and research
Train this safely
IBJJF bans spine locks at every belt; other rule sets vary, so check your event. Learn it under a coach, apply it slowly, and tap early when you’re caught. Check your gym’s and tournament’s rules first.
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