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Crucifix Entry

Trapping the near arm in your legs from turtle or side control, then rolling through.

Also called getting the crucifix, crucifix from turtle, trapping the arm with the legs.

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Fall Camp 2018: Crucifix - entry, three submission options, escape with Heather Raftery

Intermediate Heather Raftery

The primer to entering the crucifix from turtle

Beginner Jean Jacques Machado

Crucifix From the Turtle Position by Fabio Gurgel

Intermediate Fábio Gurgel

Three Entries for The Crucifix

Intermediate Eli Knight

Mackenzie Dern teaches an omoplata moving to the crucifix that works in MMA and BJJ

Advanced Mackenzie Dern

Can't Finish From The Back? John Danaher's PERFECT Crucifix System

Intermediate John Danaher

BJJ Training - Double Under Pass to Crucifix by Marcelo Garcia

Intermediate Marcelo Garcia

The Catch Wrestling Crucifix From The Snap Guard by Neil Melanson

Intermediate Neil Melanson

The Crucifix Entry And Submission

Intermediate Tom Davey

Turtle Attack #1: The Crucifix Setup

Beginner Robin Gieseler

Crucifix Top Turtle Entries Seatbelt Roll by Brian Glick

Intermediate Brian Glick

Back Crucifix. Entry, Reverse Omoplata, Armbar, Choke, & More

Intermediate Pica Pau Jiu Jitsu & Grappling