Atlas/NECK STRANGLES/Japanese Necktie
Neck strangles·Carotid arteries, using opponent's own arm as secondary pressure point · Gi & no-gi

Japanese Necktie.

Head-arm choke using opponent's trapped shoulder

// JAPANESE NECKTIE
5
DANGER / 10
Risk level
Medium
carotid arteries, using opponent's own arm as secondary pressure point
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
4
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
5
/ 10
Positions
19
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
//01—About this submission

What it is

Head-arm choke using opponent's trapped shoulder

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
6/10
Learning priority
6/10
Escapability
3/10
Versatility
5/10
Danger level
5/10
//03—Safety notes
01

TAP URGENCY: URGENT—necktie locks very quickly creating rapid unconsciousness

02

Release immediately; this submission leaves little escape window

03

Partner must be familiar with defense positions before drilling this

04

Never apply sudden pressure; build intensity gradually for safety

05

Watch for positional discomfort in addition to standard choke warning signs

//04—IBJJF belt legality
WHITE — ILLEGALBLUE — ILLEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
//05—Entries by position

19 ways in.

All19entriesin the App Store↗
CONTROLLING70
Sprawl Control
Converting sprawl defense into controlling attack position with submission threats
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
INITIATING70
Front Headlock
Head trapped - finish guillotine or take back
18 ↗ transitionsInitiating
CONTROLLING60
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
INITIATING60
Sprawl
Sprawled on - push up, recover base
9 ↗ transitionsInitiating
CONTROLLING60
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
11 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped, shoulder drives - arm triangle, darce, mount step over
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING40
Panda Guard
Sitting guard control with attack angles
20 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING40
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
INITIATING40
Collar Tie
Hand on neck, pull head down, snap or throw
33 ↗ transitionsInitiating
GUARDING30
Underhook Half Guard
Underhook and head control - sweep or take the back
5 ↗ transitionsGuarding
INITIATING30
Thai Clinch
Plum locked - knee strikes and throws
23 ↗ transitionsInitiating
GUARDING30
Seated Guard
Control grips and pull into guard
19 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING30
Dogfight
Attack underhooks, back takes, and sweeps
18 ↗ transitionsGuarding
INITIATING30
Collar-and-Elbow
Collar and elbow gripped, control posture, set up attacks
32 ↗ transitionsInitiating
INITIATING20
Whizzer
Whizzer locked - stuff shots, hit counters
20 ↗ transitionsInitiating
INITIATING10
Standing Neutral
Equal standing - get grips, set up attacks
45 ↗ transitionsInitiating
// Japanese Necktie · Neck strangles

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