Canto Choke from Side Control
Use this when you have side control and want a high-percentage submission that doesn't require strength. It works by trapping the opponent's head against a rigid hand positioned across the carotid, using leg leverage to create the pressure rather than arm strength.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Insert your thumb inside the opponent's collar0:09
- 2Position your hand underneath the opponent's spine0:12
- 3Step your leg over the opponent's head0:16
- 4Straighten your arm as you pull your heel backward0:18
- 5Turn your wrist to finish the choke0:33
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