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Submission · Choke · Intermediate
IntermediateChokeGi & no-gi
North-south choke
A submission (choke) you hit from North-south (Kami Shiho Gatame). Intermediate level.
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Starts from
Get to one of these positions first, then look for the north-south choke.
Key steps
Choke. Tap early in training, and let go as soon as your partner taps.
- Slide your arm deep under their neck
- Lock your hands
- Drop your hip to the mat
- Sprawl and squeeze
If they defend it
They turn in: take the kimura.
Common mistakes
Common mistake
Shallow arm.
Key details
- The arm goes under the neck, not over
- Drop the hip to tighten
How to defend it
Caught in it?
How to escape itLearn the early defense, the escape and when to tap.
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
Safety and research
Read about itGrapplearts articlesBJJ Heroes
Practice
Quick checkNorth-south choke quick check4 questions
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