Atlas/NECK STRANGLES/Gift Wrap Choke
Neck strangles·Carotid arteries · Gi & no-gi
Gift Wrap Strangle

Gift Wrap Choke.

Back control strangle using opponent's trapped arm as lever

// GIFT WRAP CHOKE
5
DANGER / 10
Risk level
Medium
carotid arteries
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
3
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
5
/ 10
Positions
33
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
//01About this submission

What it is

Back control strangle using opponent's trapped arm as lever

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

TAP URGENCY: MODERATE—gift wrap position creates control before choke engagement

02

Release immediately when partner taps; the wrapping mechanics lock progressively

03

Apply initial position control gradually before applying choking pressure

04

Partner may not immediately recognize danger; communicate position before pressure

05

Tap when feeling the wrapping intensify or carotid pressure building

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

33 ways in.

All33entriesin the App Store
CONTROLLING90
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
10 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING70
Mounted Triangle
Triangle locked from top - figure-four neck and arm
16 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING70
Mounted Crucifix
Both arms dead in mount - open the collar choke
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Turtle Crucifix
Near arm in figure-four, far arm controlled - bow-and-arrow, armbar
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Short Base Back Control
Hooks high and tight - stay low, attack chokes
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
S-Mount
One knee up, one down - isolate arm, attack armbar
10 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Body Triangle
Triangle locked, grip secured - squeeze tight, attack chokes
6 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
11 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Mount
Heavy hips with submission threats
18 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
High Mount
Knees at armpits, hips heavy - attack arms, choke neck
15 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Back Mount
Hooks locked tight - control hips, attack neck
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Back Control
Seat belt grip with rear naked choke threat
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Truck
Leg locked, head controlled - twister, calf slicer, back take
13 ↗ 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
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Crucifix
Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Crab Ride Inversion
Hooks stay connected, follow their roll, hunt for back
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
100 Kilos
Sprawled chest pin - control and hunt submissions
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
North-South
Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats
16 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Knee on Belly
Knee driving into belly - stay mobile, transition fast
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
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
CONTROLLING30
Crab Ride
Wide base on back - stay mobile, follow movement
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Body Lock Ride
Heavy chest pressure with tight body lock control
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
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