In the over-the-arms variant, which action completes the neck control sequence?

• A. Widen the base
• B. Lean back posture up
• C. Peel fingers, palm to palm grip
• D. Forearm to neck, press, double post offline

Answer: (D)

In the over-the-arms variant, finishing the neck control comes from directly securing the neck while shifting your angle to prevent a counter-move, then stabilizing your stance to move offline. Placing the forearm across the neck and pressing with it establishes essential control and compresses the opponent’s neck, while the double post offline creates the off-angle you need to maintain balance and steer out of reach. This combination both locks in the neck control and sets up your body position for a safe escape.

Widening the base doesn’t lock the neck or drive the sequence forward, so it won’t complete the control. Leaning back shifts your balance away from the controllable position and can open up space for the opponent to counter. Peeling fingers to achieve a palm-to-palm grip is an earlier step to secure hold, not the finishing move that completes the neck control.