Chokeholds – Martial Arts Videos

Anaconda choke
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 »
Bear hug techniques for Krav Maga
In this free video clip learn how to properly utilize choking and bearhug techniques according to Krav Maga teachings for self defense training. Expert: Steve... more »
Choke hold releases
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 »
Do-jime
Do-jime (chest compression) is one of the twelve constriction techniques of Kodokan Judo in the Shime-waza list. Do-Jime is one of the four forbidden techniques, Kinshi-waza Tori is on his back and Uke is between his legs. Tori hooks his feet one against the other behind Uke, and raises his legs so as to... more »
D’arce choke
The D’Arce choke, also known as the Brabo choke, is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu chockehold from the front headlock position. This arm triangle chocke is very similar to the anaconda choke, the difference is that the choking arm is thread under the near arm, in front of the opponent’s neck, and on top of the... more »
Ezekiel choke
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
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 »
Guillotine choke
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 »
Hadaka jime

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Hadaka jime (rear naked choke) is a chokehold in Judo, BJJ and many other martial arts applied from an opponent’s back. Depending on the context, the term may refer to one of two variations of the technique, either arm can be used to apply the choke in both cases. The term rear naked choke... more »
How to do a choke technique in Judo
Learn how to do a choke technique (sankaku jime – triangle chocke) in this free martial arts video from master Judo instructor Richard... more »
Intermediate Aikido techniques: kubishime from yokomenuchi
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
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 »
Kakato jime
Kakato jime (heel choke) is a strong choke, done using the legs, that can be applied from an attempted Juji Gatame. This technique is used in japanese Jujutsu, Judo and Brazilian... more »
Kata ha jime
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 »
Katate jime
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 »
Koga – okuri eri jime
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 »
Learn choke variations in advanced Judo
Learn how to do a different way to do a choke technique in this free martial arts video from master Judo instructor Richard... more »

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