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Submission · Choke · Advanced
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Crucifix choke
A submission (choke) you hit from Crucifix. Advanced level.
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Starts from
Get to one of these positions first, then look for the crucifix choke.
Key steps
Choke. Tap early in training, and let go as soon as your partner taps.
- Trap both of their arms in the crucifix
- Slide your arm under their chin
- Grab your own wrist or their collar
- Squeeze
If they defend it
They roll: take side control.
Common mistakes
Common mistake
Losing an arm.
Key details
- Their arms are trapped, so they can’t defend
- Keep your chest on their back
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
- Crucifix
- Similar submissions
- Rear naked choke (Hadaka Jime)Triangle (Sankaku Jime)Arm triangle (Kata Gatame)GuillotineD'Arce chokeAnaconda choke
- In courses
- Back attack set
Safety and research
Read about itGrapplearts articlesBJJ Heroes
Practice
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