North/South Choke
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.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Place your palm firmly on the opponent's belly.4:07
- 2Drop your armpit over the neck as they lift, landing in north/south position.4:27
- 3Stretch your legs out low and clean the opponent's near arm toward their ribs.4:50
- 4Place your choke hand close to the shoulder, palm down, and push.5:03
- 5Connect your second hand over the first if needed, maintaining palm-down pressure.5:14
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