Atlas/NECK STRANGLES/Cross Collar Choke
Neck strangles·Carotid arteries · Gi
Nami Juji Jime
Cross Choke
X-Choke
Gyaku Juji Jime

Cross Collar Choke.

Fundamental gi choke crossing hands in collar for carotid compression

// CROSS COLLAR CHOKE
5
DANGER / 10
Risk level
Medium
carotid arteries
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
2
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
5
/ 10
Positions
76
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
//01—About this submission

What it is

Fundamental gi choke crossing hands in collar for carotid compression

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↗
//02—Stats breakdown
Setup complexity
2/10
Learning priority
10/10
Escapability
3/10
Versatility
9/10
Danger level
5/10
//03—Safety notes
01

TAP URGENCY: MODERATE—cross choke can lock suddenly once both grips are deep

02

Release immediately when partner taps; deep collar grips are mechanically tight

03

Defend by controlling collars early before grips can establish depth

04

Apply pressure gradually after grips are locked; sudden pressure spikes are dangerous

05

Partner defensive positioning should happen before grip is fully established

//04—IBJJF belt legality
WHITE — LEGALBLUE — LEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
//05—Entries by position

76 ways in.

All76entriesin the App Store↗
CONTROLLING90
Mounted Crucifix
Both arms dead in mount - open the collar choke
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING90
Mount
Heavy hips with submission threats
18 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING80
Knee on Belly
Knee driving into belly - stay mobile, transition fast
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING80
High Mount
Knees at armpits, hips heavy - attack arms, choke neck
15 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING80
Grapevine Mount
Legs laced wide, hips heavy - flatten, drain, then climb
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING70
Short Base Back Control
Hooks high and tight - stay low, attack chokes
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING70
High Guard
Climb high and attack with chained submissions
13 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING70
Crucifix
Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING70
Closed Guard
Control distance while attacking in combinations
21 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING70
Back Mount
Hooks locked tight - control hips, attack neck
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
Turtle Crucifix
Near arm in figure-four, far arm controlled - bow-and-arrow, armbar
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
S-Mount
One knee up, one down - isolate arm, attack armbar
10 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
11 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
Mounted Triangle
Triangle locked from top - figure-four neck and arm
16 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING60
Lasso Guard
Arm isolated for sweeps and submissions
24 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING60
Gubber Guard
Feed lapels for chokes and sweeps
9 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING60
Crab Ride
Wide base on back - stay mobile, follow movement
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING60
Collar Sleeve Guard
Break posture, chain triangles, armbars, and omoplatas
15 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING60
Clamp Guard
Clamp shoulder, isolate arm - chain submissions
9 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING60
Back Control
Seat belt grip with rear naked choke threat
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING50
Tripod Guard
Anchor ankle and frame hip - sickle and tripod sweeps
22 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING50
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING50
Squid Guard
Wrap lapel through legs - break posture, attack chokes
16 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING50
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Body Triangle
Triangle locked, grip secured - squeeze tight, attack chokes
6 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING50
Lapel Guard
Control lapel around leg - sweep, off-balance
25 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING50
Combat Base
Fighting for posture while advancing position
28 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING50
100 Kilos
Sprawled chest pin - control and hunt submissions
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING40
Worm Guard
Lapel binding creates sweeps and back entries
8 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING40
Williams Guard
Closed guard submission attacks
9 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING40
Underhook Half Guard
Underhook and head control - sweep or take the back
5 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING40
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING40
Tornado Guard
Invert and roll - tornado sweeps from shoulders
20 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING40
Spider Guard
Control distance while attacking with sweeps and submissions
22 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING40
Rubber Guard
Control posture with leg hook, attack from angles
6 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING40
Open Guard
Switch guard types while attacking sweeps and submissions
29 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING40
Octopus Guard
Entangle limbs - sweep and submit combinations
12 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING40
North-South
Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats
16 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING40
Knee Shield
Shield frames chest - sweep and attack
24 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING40
Half Butterfly Guard
Control trap while sweeping from hook
14 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING40
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
10 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING40
De La Riva
Hook controls shin - sweep, back take, berimbolo
23 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING40
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Body Lock Ride
Heavy chest pressure with tight body lock control
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING30
Z-Guard
Shin frame active - prevent pressure, sweep
15 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING30
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Truck
Leg locked, head controlled - twister, calf slicer, back take
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING30
Standing in Closed Guard
Grip and pull down - prevent guard break
15 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING30
Stack Pressure
Stack weight on shoulders - choose passing angle
16 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING30
Seated Guard
Control grips and pull into guard
19 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING30
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING30
Panda Guard
Sitting guard control with attack angles
20 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING30
North-South Spin Trap
Trap arm, heavy chest - north-south choke, kimura, block spin
18 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING30
Matrix Guard
Angle shifts and mobility for retention
19 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING30
Lockdown
Trap leg with figure-four - off-balance, sweep platform
12 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING30
K-Guard
Knee shield active with sweep angles
22 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING30
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
11 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Hon Kesa Gatame
Chest across them, arm trapped - pin tight, attack submissions
17 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING30
Headquarters Guard
Distance managed while transitioning guard systems
32 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING30
Half Guard
Fighting to free trapped leg and pass
32 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING30
Double Seated Open
Fight for grips and guard entries
19 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING30
Crab Ride Inversion
Hooks stay connected, follow their roll, hunt for back
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING30
Coyote Half Guard
Lever sweeps and back takes from bottom
16 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING30
Butterfly Guard
Hook and lift for sweeps
30 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING20
Top Body Lock
Hands clasped at the hips - flatten and clear
14 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING20
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING20
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid
RDLR hook knee shield control
10 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING20
Quarter Guard
Recover second leg for guard
15 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING20
Over-Under Grip
Asymmetric grip secured - stack and drive
18 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING20
Double Underhooks
Both underhooks secured - lift and stack
15 ↗ transitionsGuarding
INITIATING20
Collar Tie
Hand on neck, pull head down, snap or throw
33 ↗ transitionsInitiating
INITIATING20
Collar-and-Elbow
Collar and elbow gripped, control posture, set up attacks
32 ↗ transitionsInitiating
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