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The attacker in a blue gi lies under and behind the opponent in a white gi, trapping one of his arms between his legs and wrapping the other arm across his chest, in the crucifix.

Crucifix

It usually comes from attacking the turtle. Once you roll them over, both arms are trapped and the neck is open to chokes and the reverse armbar.

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Also called crucifix position, reverse crucifix, crucifix from turtle, crucifixo.

Crucifix Top

Keep the arm trapped, roll them over and finish.

Crucifix Bottom

Protect the neck and free the arm before they roll you.

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