Neck strangles·Carotid arteries · Gi
Skirt Choke
Gi Tail Strangle
Gi Tail Choke.
Gi skirt wrapped around neck for carotid compression
Risk level
Medium
carotid arteries
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
4
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
5
/ 10
Positions
57
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
What it is
Gi skirt wrapped around neck 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↗Setup complexity
4/10
Learning priority
4/10
Escapability
4/10
Versatility
3/10
Danger level
5/10
01
TAP URGENCY: MODERATE—gi tail creates mechanical advantage through fabric leverage
02
Release immediately when partner taps; fabric mechanics lock tightly quickly
03
Apply pressure gradually from the gi tail grip establishment
04
Defend by controlling gi tails before opponent can establish grip
05
Partner should recognize pressure buildup as fabric wraps around neck
WHITE — LEGALBLUE — LEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
57 ways in.
All57entriesin the App Store↗GUARDING70
Gubber Guard
Feed lapels for chokes and sweeps
CONTROLLING60
Short Base Back Control
Hooks high and tight - stay low, attack chokes
GUARDING50
Worm Guard
Lapel binding creates sweeps and back entries
CONTROLLING50
Turtle Crucifix
Near arm in figure-four, far arm controlled - bow-and-arrow, armbar
CONTROLLING50
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
GUARDING50
Squid Guard
Wrap lapel through legs - break posture, attack chokes
CONTROLLING50
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
CONTROLLING50
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
CONTROLLING50
Body Triangle
Triangle locked, grip secured - squeeze tight, attack chokes
GUARDING50
Lapel Guard
Control lapel around leg - sweep, off-balance
CONTROLLING50
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
CONTROLLING50
Back Mount
Hooks locked tight - control hips, attack neck
CONTROLLING50
Back Control
Seat belt grip with rear naked choke threat
CONTROLLING50
100 Kilos
Sprawled chest pin - control and hunt submissions
CONTROLLING40
Truck
Leg locked, head controlled - twister, calf slicer, back take
CONTROLLING40
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
GUARDING40
Rubber Guard
Control posture with leg hook, attack from angles
CONTROLLING40
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
CONTROLLING40
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
CONTROLLING40
North-South
Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats
CONTROLLING40
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
CONTROLLING40
Knee on Belly
Knee driving into belly - stay mobile, transition fast
CONTROLLING40
High Mount
Knees at armpits, hips heavy - attack arms, choke neck
CONTROLLING40
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
CONTROLLING40
Crucifix
Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
CONTROLLING40
Crab Ride
Wide base on back - stay mobile, follow movement
CONTROLLING40
Body Lock Ride
Heavy chest pressure with tight body lock control
CONTROLLING30
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
INITIATING30
Standing Back Control
Back taken standing - choke or drag down
CONTROLLING30
Sprawl Control
Converting sprawl defense into controlling attack position with submission threats
GUARDING30
Seated Guard
Control grips and pull into guard
CONTROLLING30
S-Mount
One knee up, one down - isolate arm, attack armbar
GUARDING30
Panda Guard
Sitting guard control with attack angles
GUARDING30
Octopus Guard
Entangle limbs - sweep and submit combinations
CONTROLLING30
Mount
Heavy hips with submission threats
GUARDING30
Lasso Guard
Arm isolated for sweeps and submissions
CONTROLLING30
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
CONTROLLING30
Hon Kesa Gatame
Chest across them, arm trapped - pin tight, attack submissions
GUARDING30
High Guard
Climb high and attack with chained submissions
GUARDING30
Half Butterfly Guard
Control trap while sweeping from hook
GUARDING30
De La Riva
Hook controls shin - sweep, back take, berimbolo
CONTROLLING30
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
CONTROLLING30
Crab Ride Inversion
Hooks stay connected, follow their roll, hunt for back
GUARDING30
Closed Guard
Control distance while attacking in combinations
CONTROLLING20
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
GUARDING20
Spider Guard
Control distance while attacking with sweeps and submissions
CONTROLLING20
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
GUARDING20
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid
RDLR hook knee shield control
GUARDING20
Over-Under Grip
Asymmetric grip secured - stack and drive
GUARDING20
Open Guard
Switch guard types while attacking sweeps and submissions
GUARDING20
Matrix Guard
Angle shifts and mobility for retention
GUARDING20
Lockdown
Trap leg with figure-four - off-balance, sweep platform
GUARDING20
Knee Shield
Shield frames chest - sweep and attack
GUARDING20
Double Seated Open
Fight for grips and guard entries
GUARDING20
Coyote Half Guard
Lever sweeps and back takes from bottom
GUARDING20
Butterfly Guard
Hook and lift for sweeps
GUARDING10
Quarter Guard
Recover second leg for guard
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