The Bow and Arrow Choke with Killer Gripping Details

Overview

This video demonstrates the bow and arrow choke from both mount and back control, emphasizing a specific lapel grip that feeds the thumb and rests the fabric on the palm for maximum tension. The instructor shows how to use an opponent’s escape momentum to set up the entry, then transitions into a discussion on the practical value of lapel chokes for self-defense and smaller grapplers. The segment concludes by arguing that training gi chokes directly strengthens no-gi grappling and real-world defense.

What's covered

1. 0:00Mount Setup & Grip Mechanics
2. 2:00Back Entry & Momentum
3. 4:00Lapel Choke Philosophy & Gi Integration

Techniques in this video

1. 01
   Bow and Arrow Choke — Back Entry

   3:30 – 3:53·Back Control·Submission
2. 02
   Bow and Arrow Choke from Mount

   0:25 – 2:01·Mount·Submission

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