Neck strangles·Neck · Gi & no-gi
Anaconda
Gator Roll
Anaconda Choke.
Blood choke threading under neck to far armpit, figure-four compresses both carotids
Risk level
Medium
neck
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
4
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
5
/ 10
Positions
37
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
What it is
Blood choke threading under neck to far armpit, figure-four compresses both carotids
What you do
The step-by-step execution breakdown lives in the app — mechanics, tips, and the full entry sequence.
Open1submission detailin the App Store↗Setup complexity
4/10
Learning priority
8/10
Escapability
4/10
Versatility
7/10
Danger level
5/10
01
TAP URGENCY: MODERATE—anaconda locking can be surprisingly quick once engaged
02
Release immediately when partner taps; the arm positioning creates tight mechanics
03
Avoid applying sudden pressure; gradual buildup gives partner escape opportunity
04
Common entry from front headlock; ensure partner has defensive options early
05
Talk through the setup before drilling to ensure comfort with arm trapping
WHITE — ILLEGALBLUE — LEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
37 ways in.
All37entriesin the App Store↗CONTROLLING80
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
INITIATING80
Sprawl
Sprawled on - push up, recover base
CONTROLLING80
Sprawl Control
Converting sprawl defense into controlling attack position with submission threats
CONTROLLING80
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
CONTROLLING80
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
INITIATING80
Front Headlock
Head trapped - finish guillotine or take back
CONTROLLING60
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
GUARDING50
Underhook Half Guard
Underhook and head control - sweep or take the back
CONTROLLING50
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
GUARDING50
Panda Guard
Sitting guard control with attack angles
CONTROLLING50
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
CONTROLLING50
Cradle Control
Hands locked around head and leg - compress tight
CONTROLLING50
100 Kilos
Sprawled chest pin - control and hunt submissions
GUARDING40
Z-Guard
Shin frame active - prevent pressure, sweep
INITIATING40
Thai Clinch
Plum locked - knee strikes and throws
GUARDING40
Seated Guard
Control grips and pull into guard
CONTROLLING40
North-South
Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats
GUARDING40
K-Guard
Knee shield active with sweep angles
CONTROLLING40
Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped, shoulder drives - arm triangle, darce, mount step over
GUARDING40
Half Guard
Fighting to free trapped leg and pass
INITIATING40
Guillotine Control
Neck wrapped - squeeze choke or jump guard
CONTROLLING40
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
INITIATING40
Collar Tie
Hand on neck, pull head down, snap or throw
CONTROLLING30
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
INITIATING30
Over-Under
Over-under locked - trip or dump them
CONTROLLING30
North-South Spin Trap
Trap arm, heavy chest - north-south choke, kimura, block spin
GUARDING30
Headquarters Guard
Distance managed while transitioning guard systems
GUARDING30
Half Butterfly Guard
Control trap while sweeping from hook
GUARDING30
Dogfight
Attack underhooks, back takes, and sweeps
GUARDING30
Coyote Half Guard
Lever sweeps and back takes from bottom
INITIATING30
Collar-and-Elbow
Collar and elbow gripped, control posture, set up attacks
GUARDING30
Butterfly Guard
Hook and lift for sweeps
CONTROLLING30
Body Lock Ride
Heavy chest pressure with tight body lock control
INITIATING20
Whizzer
Whizzer locked - stuff shots, hit counters
INITIATING20
Standing Neutral
Equal standing - get grips, set up attacks
INITIATING20
Single Collar Tie
Neck controlled - snap down or arm drag
GUARDING20
Closed Guard
Control distance while attacking in combinations
// Anaconda Choke · Neck strangles
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