Cross-Collar Choke from Closed Guard
Used when you have closed guard and the opponent is posturing up. The mechanism relies on driving your shoulder into the neck while turning your hips to create a tight angle for the blood choke.
4 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Establish a deep grip in the opponent's collar with one hand.0:00
- 2Swim your other arm under the opponent's arm to secure the second collar grip.0:20
- 3Turn your hips and drive your shoulder into the opponent's neck.0:36
- 4Squeeze your knees together and extend your hips while keeping the choking arm elevated.0:54
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