BJJ Collar Choke

The BJJ is a martial art that is pursued by many. If you are into BJJ, there are a series of submission techniques you may need to acquire to make an impressive career or to overcome your opponents. Most of the grappling and submission techniques you will have in BJJ are also used in the MMA fighting contests. Mastering most of the grappling and submission tools will definitely enable you to get the top hand on your competitors. Amongst others, you have the collar choke technique which is used to make your opponent submit in a BJJ match. This method is used to stop the supply of blood to the brain. If the opponent is wearing the gi, then you may need to press hard. This technique could also be used in real life situations to submit or get off aggressors.

This method is not hard to achieve. You just need first, to reach and grab the inside your opponent's collar. An underhand grip is most preferable. Have your fingers curled inside the collar with your thumb outside. For this hold to be effectively doe, it is important to tighten the grip, while putting your free hand at the back of the neck of your opponent. The next thing you should do should be to cross your hands in an x-form reaching your opponent's collar with the other hand as closely as you can to the already tightened grip. This might be a little difficult, but it is worth the try. Using the grip and your thumbs, squeeze tightly around his or her neck.

His two wrists should be inwardly twisted, simultaneously. This will applies pressure on the carotid arteries stopping the blood flow through to your opponent's brain. The twisting of your arms will enable the sharp ulna bones to clamp the arteries. This will result to an instant black out or to submission from your opponent.

The natural thing you would do would be to twist and draw your opponent's head closer to you. This action helps in two ways. It makes it difficult for him or her to strike you while giving you the opportunity to tighten your twist around his neck. A strong hold on your opponent will makes it in such a way that s/he will concentrate on loosening the hold rather than striking. Yes, because the neck is one of the most sensitive parts of the body and ensures the passage of blood to your brain.

Although this method is very effective, it is important also to determine the solidity of the collar before grasping unto it. The gi is usually solid enough and thick to take the hold. You may want to proceed with caution if your opponent is wearing an easy-to-tear kind of collar. Your position is also very important. The closer you are to the opponent, the better and safer it will be for you. This will help you control the opponent without getting any strikes in return.