North-South

A north-south guillotine variation that uses a ten-finger grip under the chin to secure the choke without relying on gi material. It works by rolling the oppon…

Use the donut hole defense from bottom position against a north-south kimura by inserting the arm through the donut hole and levering the opponent's hands apar…

Used from the North South position to finish a choke when the opponent’s arms are cleared and their head is controlled. Relies on rib stabilization, shoulder a…

A choke from the North South position used when the opponent tries to turn away. It works by blocking the hip to prevent escape and driving the rib cage into t…

A powerful choke from the North South position using your own gi to secure the grip and apply pressure.

A transition from north-south to mount that maintains guillotine pressure, allowing for a one-armed finish. It leverages the opponent's chin and tricep to move…

A choke from north-south position that uses the elbow and side of the body to compress the carotid arteries. It relies on chin control and shoulder pressure ra…

A choke from north-south position that uses the back and shoulder to compress the carotid arteries. It works by dropping weight onto the neck rather than squee…

Defends against the North-South choke by jamming a frame into the armpit and sliding the body away rather than pushing the opponent back.

Escapes the Kimura from north-south by digging feet into the mat and rolling the shoulder down to recover guard, potentially transitioning to an armbar.

Use this counter when an opponent bridges to escape from north-south. Trap their arm behind your armpit with your leg, then finish with an armbar by gripping t…

Executed from side control by exploiting the opponent's head-lift reflex. Dropping the armpit over the neck with palm-down pressure cuts blood flow effectively.

Used when the opponent stays down. Walks parallel to come up, traps the bottom arm, and establishes a Kimura from North-South for a secure finish or triangle t…