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Submission · Choke · Intermediate · Gi only
IntermediateChokeGi only
Loop choke
A submission (choke) you hit from Seated open guard, Front headlock and Turtle (top). Intermediate level, gi only.
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Starts from
Get to one of these positions first, then look for the loop choke.
Key steps
Choke. Tap early in training, and let go as soon as your partner taps.
- Grip their collar deep with one hand, thumb inside
- When their head drops, loop your other arm over the back of their neck so the head is inside your arm
- Sit or roll toward the side of your collar grip, pulling them down with you
- Squeeze by driving your elbow down toward the mat
If they defend it
They pull back: take their back.
Common mistakes
Common mistake
A shallow collar grip, or rolling the wrong way.
Key details
- A deep collar grip is everything
- Best when they shoot or lower their head
Related positions & techniques
- Starts from
- Seated open guardFront headlockTurtle (top)
- Similar submissions
- Rear naked choke (Hadaka Jime)Triangle (Sankaku Jime)Arm triangle (Kata Gatame)GuillotineD'Arce chokeAnaconda choke
- Also from Seated open guard
- Tripod sweepSickle sweep
Safety and research
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Practice
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