North South Choke
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 the face to create space for the arm to finish the choke.
6 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Place your hand under the opponent's arm to block their hip.0:00
- 2Keep your head glued to the opponent's hip.0:05
- 3Run your arm around the back of the opponent's neck.0:13
- 4Drive your belly down to the mat and push your arm in.0:20
- 5Run your rib cage into the opponent's face.0:21
- 6Drop your shoulder in and push with your arm.0:27
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