An anaconda choke is an arm triangle from the front headlock position. The performer threads his or her arm under the opponent’s neck and through the armpit, and grasps the biceps of the opposing arm. The performer then attempts to pin the opponent onto the trapped shoulder so as to better interrupt the flow... more »
There are several different ways for an assailant to attempt to choke you into submission or to death. He or she could have you from behind with one arm around your neck and use the other arm and hand to pull against you. You also have the attackers who will have you down in... more »
An ezekiel choke in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or sode guruma jime in Judo, is a type of chokehold which compresses an opponent’s trachea. The technique can be executed from a variety of positions, but is generally performed by wrapping one arm behind the opponent’s head and grasping onto the sleeve of the judogi with the opposite... more »
Gogoplata (shin choke) is a type of chokehold that is used in grappling and was popularised by practitioners of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The gogoplata is executed from a guard, commonly from a “rubber guard”, where the legs are held very high against the opponent’s upper back. The fighter then slips one foot in front of... more »
Gracie jiu-jitsu is a martial arts discipline that uses elements of judo and ground fighting, with a special emphasis on techniques that can help a smaller fighter defeat a much larger opponent. Using a combination of choke holds, grappling and joint locks, Brazilian jiu-jitsu offers a system of self defense that also focuses on... more »
The Guillotine choke is a chokehold in martial arts applied from in front of the opponent. The choke involves using the arms to encircle the opponent’s neck in a fashion similar to a guillotine. The technique is either a type of tracheal compression restraint (wind choke) that prevents air flow to the lungs, or... more »
Kubishime from a hook punch is performed after first ducking the punch. Learn the Aikido technique Kubishime from Yokomenuchi in this free Aikido video lesson featuring 4th degree black belt Gary... more »
Juji jime (Nami, Giaku and Kata), is a family of chokeholds on the trachea and carotids performed in ground fighting and done with the help of the opponent’s gi. The meaning of juji jime is “cross chokehold”. These chokes are done from the guard position. The juji jime are part of the syllabus of... more »
Kata ha jime (shoulder choke), also spelled Katahajime, is a chokehold in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It is one of the twelve constriction techniques of Kodokan Judo in the Shime-waza list. Kata ha jime uses the lapel of the judo uniform to exert pressure on the carotid arteries (minimal pressure also being applied to... more »
PART TWO PART THREE The Katame-no-Kata was established during 1884 and 1885. The kata consists of five representative techniques each from the osae-komi waza (pinning holds), shime waza (chokeholds) and kansetsu waza (join locks), the aim being the mastery of the theoretical basis for executing and evading each technique. Together, the Nage-no-Kata and the katame no kata from the randori no kata.... more »
Katate Jime, is a choke on the trachea (air choke hold) performed either standing or at ground fighting from mount or guard positions. This choke is a part of the syllabus of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and Japanese Jujutsu. This hold is an air choke hold. It is relatively easy to perform and has the... more »
Okuri eri jime special variation by Toshihiko Koga, one of the most innovative and exciting fighters the world has ever seen. What sets him apart from other competitors is the amazing range of throws that he invented which have since become accepted as part of modern... more »
Okuri eri jime (sliding lapel strangle) is one of the twelve constriction techniques of Kodokan Judo in the Shime waza list. It is a purely gi technique, but the principles are very similar to the rear kaked chocke and many other no-gi chokes. It mainly disrupts blood flow through both carotids using the collars... more »