BJJ Twister System — Eddie Bravo's Spinal Lock & Attack Chain

The Truck Position

The truck is the hub of the twister system — achieved when you hook one of the opponent's legs between your legs while controlling their near arm or hip. From the truck, you can attack the electric chair (a painful hip/groin stretch), the calf slicer, the twister side control, and ultimately spin to the twister itself.

Electric Chair and Leg Attacks

The electric chair is applied from the truck by underhooking the opponent's far leg with your arm, then extending the hips to create a painful separation between the legs and groin. While it can be used as a submission in some rule sets, it is primarily used to force reactions and transitions to other attacks in the system.

Entering the Twister

To reach the twister, transition from the truck by rolling to your back and inserting both hooks (a modified back control with leg hooks between their legs). Then, use your arms to control their head — one arm under the neck, one arm controlling the shoulder — and rotate their spine laterally.

The Twister Submission

The twister itself is a spinal lock applied by controlling the head and shoulders while using your hooked legs to rotate the opponent's lower body in the opposite direction. The counter-rotation creates a spinal twist. Although some rule sets restrict spinal locks, the twister is legal in many no-gi competitions. The position threat alone creates significant opportunities for other attacks.

Common Mistakes in Twister System

Frequently Asked Questions