Atlas/NECK STRANGLES/Canto Choke
Neck strangles·Carotid arteries · Gi

Canto Choke.

Gi choke threading lapel behind back creating noose effect

// CANTO CHOKE
5
DANGER / 10
Risk level
Medium
carotid arteries
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
4
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
5
/ 10
Positions
11
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
//01About this submission

What it is

Gi choke threading lapel behind back creating noose effect

What you do

The step-by-step execution breakdown lives in the app — mechanics, tips, and the full entry sequence.

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//02Stats breakdown
Setup complexity
4/10
Learning priority
6/10
Escapability
3/10
Versatility
5/10
Danger level
5/10
//03Safety notes
01

TAP URGENCY: MODERATE—canto choke creates collar pressure in specific direction

02

Release immediately when partner taps; the mechanical lock is tight once engaged

03

Apply pressure gradually from collar grip to provide escape opportunity

04

Partner understanding of grip mechanics helps recognize danger points early

05

Tap on sensation of collar cutting into neck or carotid pressure building

//04IBJJF belt legality
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//05Entries by position

11 ways in.

All11entriesin the App Store
CONTROLLING60
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
Knee on Belly
Knee driving into belly - stay mobile, transition fast
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
100 Kilos
Sprawled chest pin - control and hunt submissions
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
INITIATING40
Standing Back Control
Back taken standing - choke or drag down
14 ↗ transitionsInitiating
CONTROLLING40
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Body Triangle
Triangle locked, grip secured - squeeze tight, attack chokes
6 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
11 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
North-South
Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats
16 ↗ transitionsControlling
// Canto Choke · Neck strangles

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