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About This Technique
Collar Choke from Guard
The collar choke, also known as "Cross Collar Choke" or in Japanese, "Juji Jime" (十字絞め), is a classic submission technique primarily performed from the guard position. It involves using your opponent's Gi to apply pressure on their neck, restricting blood flow and breathing to force a tap out.
Position: Closed Guard
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Establish the Guard:
- Begin in the closed guard position, with your legs wrapped around your opponent's waist.
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Control the Collar:
- With your lead hand (usually your right), reach across to grip the inside of your opponent's opposite-side collar. Aim for a deep grip, with your fingers going behind the collar and palm facing you.
- Ensure your knuckles are close to their neck for better control and leverage.
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Secure the Second Grip:
- With your other hand (left hand), reach across the opponent's collar and slide it underneath your first arm.
- Grip the inside of their opposite collar. Again, ensure your grip is deep, and your thumb is outside while your fingers are inside the collar.
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Adjust Your Position (Optional Adjustment):
- You may adjust your guard by slightly opening it, placing one or both feet on your opponent's hips, or tightening your legs to pull them closer.
- Utilize hip movement to angle off slightly to the side for better leverage.
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Execute the Choke:
- Pull your opponent toward you using your legs. At the same time, draw your elbows inward and downward.
- Simultaneously, use your wrists to twist the collar inward, directing your fists in toward their neck.
- Ensure the pressure is balanced from both sides of their neck.
- Your two hands should create a scissor-like motion, tightening the choke.
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Finish the Submission:
- As pressure builds, your opponent should feel the choke tightening.
- Continue applying pressure until they tap out or verbally submit.
Tips:
- Maintain Balance and Control: Keep your guard high and tight, controlling your opponent's posture.
- Grip: Make sure your grips are secure to prevent slips.
- Angle: Angling your hips can provide better leverage and make it harder for your opponent to break the choke.
Considerations and Variations:
- Defensive Awareness: Stay aware of escape attempts, such as posture breaking or stacking.
- Variation for Open Guard: Adjust the leg positioning to maintain control while applying similar grip techniques.
Conclusion
The collar choke is a fundamental technique that relies on proper gripping and positioning. When executed correctly, it's a powerful and reliable submission that emphasizes leverage and technique over strength.
How to Execute
# Collar Choke from Closed Guard
## Setup
- **Initial Position Details:**
- Start in the closed guard position with your opponent kneeling between your legs. Your legs should be wrapped around their waist with your feet crossed behind their back.
- **Grips and Controls Needed:**
- Establish a strong cross-collar grip by reaching deep inside your opponent's collar with your right hand if you are right-handed (or left hand if you are left-handed). Your palm should face outward with your thumb inside the collar.
- Break your opponent's posture by pulling with your legs and gripping hand, bringing their head closer to your chest.
## Steps
1. **Secure the First Grip:**
- With your right hand, reach deep into your opponent's opposite collar (their right side if using your right hand), ensuring your thumb is inside and fingers outside. Slide your hand as deep as you can to secure the grip.
2. **Create Space:**
- Use your left hand to control your opponent's sleeve or wrist to prevent them from posturing up.
- Open your guard momentarily and place your left foot on their hip, creating space to move your hips.
3. **Secure the Second Grip:**
- With your left hand, reach across and grab the other side of your opponent's collar, mirroring the grip of your first hand. Your palms should both be facing you now, with thumbs inside and fingers outside.
4. **Re-close the Guard:**
- Re-cross your ankles behind your opponent's back to secure the closed guard again, maintaining control and pressure with your legs.
5. **Apply the Choke:**
- Pull your elbows down towards your hips while squeezing your grip tight. Simultaneously, use your legs to pull your opponent closer, applying pressure on their neck with both wrists.
- Maintain a tight grip and constant pressure until your opponent taps.
## Key Points
- **Important Details to Remember:**
- Ensure your initial cross-collar grip is deep enough; this is crucial for the success of the choke.
- Keep your elbows close to your body when applying the choke to maximize pressure.
- **Common Mistakes to Avoid:**
- Avoid shallow grips, as they reduce the effectiveness of the choke.
- Do not neglect controlling your opponent’s posture; without it, they can easily escape or nullify the choke.
- Ensure you use your legs actively to break posture and pull your opponent into the choke.
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