SAFETY: Carni Shoulder Lock targets the Shoulder joint. Risk: Shoulder joint injury from excessive pressure. Release immediately upon tap.
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.
From Position: Carni (Bottom)
Key Attacking Principles
What are the key principles for executing Carni Shoulder Lock?
- 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.
- Upper arm close to the controlling leg: Keep control of the triceps so the opponent cannot freely withdraw the upper arm.
- Wrist retained with the elbow aligned: Secure the wrist while keeping the shoulder and elbow within a comfortable, controlled range.
- Hip angle supports the leg enclosure: Turn through the hip to support the raised knee; never pull the foot against a fixed knee.
- Gradual shoulder loading: Use a small controlled adjustment through the leg-assisted arm clamp. Stop before pain or forced joint movement.
- Unload wrist and shoulder before legs: Release at any tap or verbal signal. Remove wrist leverage and shoulder pressure before unwinding the leg connection.
Prerequisites
What do you need before attempting Carni Shoulder Lock?
- 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.
Execution Steps
How do you execute Carni Shoulder Lock step by step?
- Identify the shoulder capture: Begin in Carni/Bottom with the opposing shoulder and upper arm controlled; this is an upper-body lock.
- Retain the triceps: Keep control of the triceps so the opponent cannot freely withdraw the upper arm.
- Control the wrist: Secure the wrist while keeping the shoulder and elbow within a comfortable, controlled range.
- Support the knee: Turn through the hip to support the raised knee; never pull the foot against a fixed knee.
- Take up the shoulder slack: Use a small controlled adjustment through the leg-assisted arm clamp. Stop before pain or forced joint movement.
- Release completely: Release at any tap or verbal signal. Remove wrist leverage and shoulder pressure before unwinding the leg connection.
Possible Outcomes
| Result | Position | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Success | game-over | 35% |
| Failure | Carni | 45% |
| Counter | Closed Guard | 20% |
Opponent Defenses
How might your opponent defend against Carni Shoulder Lock?
- Recognize the upper-arm clamp before the wrist is fixed. (Effectiveness: Medium) - Your Response: Keep the required control or use the stated reset; do not force the next movement. → Leads to Carni
- Keep the elbow near the body while the shoulder connection is still forming. (Effectiveness: Medium) - Your Response: Keep the required control or use the stated reset; do not force the next movement. → Leads to Carni
- Clear the wrist before trying to rotate the shoulder through the enclosure. (Effectiveness: Medium) - Your Response: Keep the required control or use the stated reset; do not force the next movement. → Leads to Closed Guard