The Crucifix

[Princess Guillotine]

This video improved my crucifix game immensely. The entry he shows is startlingly effective and no longer makes entering the crucifix dependent on the roll, which can be difficult against stronger opponents and wrestlers:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kUvLT0CoBcc

Another huge detail that improved my crucifix game was the idea of pairing it with the kimura, as the kimura to side control is a killer bailout option if you ever feel like your opponent might escape. I've also seen Vagner Rocha show the "cop move" aka hammer lock as an option from the crucifix.

[Jon Watkins]

I am starting to favor Baret Yoshida's setup over Marcelo Garcia's setups I have seen, but I am using any that work and I am hunting for the crucifix everywhere I see it at the moment be it from side control, turtle, sprawl, back, half guard, double under counter, etc.