Russian Tie

Position
Also known as:
Two-on-One 2 on 1

The two-on-one standing grip: both of your hands control one of the opponent's arms, elbow pinched to your chest, head on the shoulder. It kills their near-side offense entirely and feeds singles, doubles, snaps, and back takes.

Quick Reference

Key principles

  • · Two hands on one arm trades symmetry for total control of that side
  • · Elbow-to-chest connection and head position stop them squaring up
  • · Their free-hand reach across is the trigger for shots and go-behinds

Execution

  1. 1 Off a collar tie or grip exchange, capture the wrist and slide to two-on-one
  2. 2 Pinch their elbow to your chest, head on their shoulder
  3. 3 Circle toward the controlled side to break their stance
  4. 4 Shoot the single or double, snap to the front headlock, or run the pipe to the back

Common mistakes

  • × Holding the arm away from your body, letting them circle out
  • × Standing square instead of circling to the controlled side

Attacks & transitions

Offense available from Russian Tie.

Single Leg Entry takedown Two-on-one To Back Take transition
2 less common
Double Leg Entry takedown Snap Down To Front Headlock takedown