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Submission · Choke · Intermediate · Gi only
IntermediateChokeGi only
Clock choke
A submission (choke) you hit from Turtle (top). Intermediate level, gi only.
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Starts from
Get to one of these positions first, then look for the clock choke.
Key steps
Choke. Tap early in training, and let go as soon as your partner taps.
- From turtle top, grab their collar deep
- Get your weight on their back
- Walk around in a circle (like a clock)
- Squeeze
If they defend it
They turn: switch to the back.
Common mistakes
Common mistake
Not getting your weight on them.
Key details
- Your weight drives the choke
- Walk around, don’t pull
How to defend it
Where you’ll face it
You’re most likely to get caught in it from these positions. Each one has its escapes.
Related positions & techniques
- Starts from
- Turtle (top)
- Similar submissions
- Rear naked choke (Hadaka Jime)Triangle (Sankaku Jime)Arm triangle (Kata Gatame)GuillotineD'Arce chokeAnaconda choke
- Also from Turtle (top)
- Back take from turtle
Safety and research
Read about itGrapplearts articlesBJJ Heroes
Practice
Quick checkClock choke quick check4 questions
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