Carni is a leg-assisted shoulder lock in which the bottom player retains the upper arm, controls the wrist, and adjusts the hip angle without forcing the knee or shoulder.
Safety
Carni Shoulder Lock targets the Shoulder joint. Primary risk: Shoulder joint injury from excessive pressure. Tap early; release immediately on the tap. Full safety guide ↓
Carni is a leg-assisted shoulder lock in which the bottom player retains the upper arm, controls the wrist, and adjusts the hip angle without forcing the knee or shoulder.
Begin in Carni/Bottom with the opposing shoulder and upper arm controlled; this is an upper-body lock. Keep control of the triceps so the opponent cannot freely withdraw the upper arm.
Secure the wrist while keeping the shoulder and elbow within a comfortable, controlled range. Turn through the hip to support the raised knee; never pull the foot against a fixed knee. Use a small controlled adjustment through the leg-assisted arm clamp. Stop before pain or forced joint movement. Release at any tap or verbal signal. Remove wrist leverage and shoulder pressure before unwinding the leg connection.
Practice cooperatively with controlled movement. Stop at any tap, verbal signal, or distress; release all joint or neck pressure before changing direction. Do not force a trapped knee, shoulder, or neck to preserve the route.
Outcomes
| Result | Position | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Success | game-over | 35% |
| Failure | Carni | 45% |
| Counter | Closed Guard | 20% |
Attacker vs Defender
| Attacker | Defender | |
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| Focus | Execute and finish | Escape and survive |
| Key Principles | Upper arm held by the leg clamp: Begin in Carni/Bottom with … | Recognize the upper-arm clamp before the wrist is fixed… |
| Options | 6 execution steps | 4 defensive options |
Playing as Attacker
Key Principles
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Upper arm held by the leg clamp: Begin in Carni/Bottom with the opposing shoulder and upper arm controlled; this is an upper-body lock.
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Upper arm close to the controlling leg: Keep control of the triceps so the opponent cannot freely withdraw the upper arm.
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Wrist retained with the elbow aligned: Secure the wrist while keeping the shoulder and elbow within a comfortable, controlled range.
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Hip angle supports the leg enclosure: Turn through the hip to support the raised knee; never pull the foot against a fixed knee.
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Gradual shoulder loading: Use a small controlled adjustment through the leg-assisted arm clamp. Stop before pain or forced joint movement.
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Unload wrist and shoulder before legs: Release at any tap or verbal signal. Remove wrist leverage and shoulder pressure before unwinding the leg connection.
Execution Steps
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Identify the shoulder capture: Begin in Carni/Bottom with the opposing shoulder and upper arm controlled; this is an upper-body loc…
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Retain the triceps: Keep control of the triceps so the opponent cannot freely withdraw the upper arm…
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Control the wrist: Secure the wrist while keeping the shoulder and elbow within a comfortable, controlled range…
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Support the knee: Turn through the hip to support the raised knee; never pull the foot against a fixed knee…
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Take up the shoulder slack: Use a small controlled adjustment through the leg-assisted arm clamp. Stop before pain or forced joi…
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Release completely: Release at any tap or verbal signal. Remove wrist leverage and shoulder pressure before unwinding th…
Common Mistakes
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Skipping identify the shoulder capture
- Consequence: The next action lacks its required control.
- Correction: Begin in Carni/Bottom with the opposing shoulder and upper arm controlled; this is an upper-body lock.
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Skipping retain the triceps
- Consequence: The next action lacks its required control.
- Correction: Keep control of the triceps so the opponent cannot freely withdraw the upper arm.
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Skipping control the wrist
- Consequence: The next action lacks its required control.
- Correction: Secure the wrist while keeping the shoulder and elbow within a comfortable, controlled range.
Playing as Defender
Key Principles
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Recognize the upper-arm clamp before the wrist is fixed.
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Keep the elbow near the body while the shoulder connection is still forming.
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Clear the wrist before trying to rotate the shoulder through the enclosure.
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If the finish is interrupted, do not assume the Carni shoulder control has also disappeared.
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When the holder releases safely, restore posture in the facing closed guard.
Recognition Cues
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Begin in Carni/Bottom with the opposing shoulder and upper arm controlled; this is an upper-body lock.
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Keep control of the triceps so the opponent cannot freely withdraw the upper arm.
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Secure the wrist while keeping the shoulder and elbow within a comfortable, controlled range.
Escape Paths
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Recognize the upper-arm clamp before the wrist is fixed.
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When the holder releases safely, restore posture in the facing closed guard.
From Which Positions?
Safety Guide
Injury Risks:
| Injury | Severity | Recovery Time |
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| Shoulder joint injury from excessive pressure | High | Variable; obtain qualified medical assessment if injured. |
| Neck or knee strain during a forced escape | High | Variable; do not train through symptoms. |
Application Speed: Apply gradually and release immediately at any signal.
Tap Signals:
- Hand tap
- Foot tap when the arms are trapped
- Verbal tap or stop
Release Protocol:
- Stop adding pressure immediately.
- Remove the joint or neck load before changing grips.
- Free the trapped limb or neck and check the partner.
Training Restrictions:
- Practice under qualified supervision with a cooperative partner.
- Do not force the movement through pain or a restricted joint range.