Atlas/NECK STRANGLES/Loop Choke
Neck strangles·Neck · Gi
Okuri Eri Jime
Sliding Collar Choke

Loop Choke.

Gi strangle from inside guard using deep collar and lateral fall

// LOOP CHOKE
4
DANGER / 10
Risk level
Low
neck
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
3
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
4
/ 10
Positions
53
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
//01—About this submission

What it is

Gi strangle from inside guard using deep collar and lateral fall

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
3/10
Learning priority
7/10
Escapability
5/10
Versatility
6/10
Danger level
4/10
//03—Safety notes
01

TAP URGENCY: MODERATE—loop choke uses collar in looping configuration

02

Release immediately when partner taps; the mechanical lock becomes tight quickly

03

Apply pressure gradually from the collar grip setup

04

Partner should understand the looping entry mechanics beforehand

05

Defend by controlling collars early before opponent can loop the grip

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

53 ways in.

All53entriesin the App Store↗
GUARDING70
Tornado Guard
Invert and roll - tornado sweeps from shoulders
20 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING70
Lapel Guard
Control lapel around leg - sweep, off-balance
25 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING70
Gubber Guard
Feed lapels for chokes and sweeps
9 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING60
Mounted Triangle
Triangle locked from top - figure-four neck and arm
16 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
Mounted Crucifix
Both arms dead in mount - open the collar choke
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING50
Worm Guard
Lapel binding creates sweeps and back entries
8 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING50
Underhook Half Guard
Underhook and head control - sweep or take the back
5 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING50
Tripod Guard
Anchor ankle and frame hip - sickle and tripod sweeps
22 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING50
Squid Guard
Wrap lapel through legs - break posture, attack chokes
16 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING50
Panda Guard
Sitting guard control with attack angles
20 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING50
Octopus Guard
Entangle limbs - sweep and submit combinations
12 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING50
Lasso Guard
Arm isolated for sweeps and submissions
24 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING50
Knee Shield
Shield frames chest - sweep and attack
24 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING50
High Guard
Climb high and attack with chained submissions
13 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING50
Grapevine Mount
Legs laced wide, hips heavy - flatten, drain, then climb
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING50
Coyote Half Guard
Lever sweeps and back takes from bottom
16 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING50
Combat Base
Fighting for posture while advancing position
28 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING50
Collar Sleeve Guard
Break posture, chain triangles, armbars, and omoplatas
15 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING50
Closed Guard
Control distance while attacking in combinations
21 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING50
Clamp Guard
Clamp shoulder, isolate arm - chain submissions
9 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING50
Butterfly Guard
Hook and lift for sweeps
30 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING40
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING40
Spider Guard
Control distance while attacking with sweeps and submissions
22 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING40
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Short Base Back Control
Hooks high and tight - stay low, attack chokes
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING40
Seated Guard
Control grips and pull into guard
19 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING40
S-Mount
One knee up, one down - isolate arm, attack armbar
10 ↗ transitionsControlling
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
Half Butterfly Guard
Control trap while sweeping from hook
14 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING40
Dogfight
Attack underhooks, back takes, and sweeps
18 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING40
De La Riva
Hook controls shin - sweep, back take, berimbolo
23 ↗ transitionsGuarding
INITIATING40
Collar Tie
Hand on neck, pull head down, snap or throw
33 ↗ transitionsInitiating
INITIATING40
Collar-and-Elbow
Collar and elbow gripped, control posture, set up attacks
32 ↗ transitionsInitiating
CONTROLLING40
100 Kilos
Sprawled chest pin - control and hunt submissions
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING30
Z-Guard
Shin frame active - prevent pressure, sweep
15 ↗ transitionsGuarding
INITIATING30
Thai Clinch
Plum locked - knee strikes and throws
23 ↗ transitionsInitiating
CONTROLLING30
Sprawl Control
Converting sprawl defense into controlling attack position with submission threats
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING30
Over-Under Grip
Asymmetric grip secured - stack and drive
18 ↗ transitionsGuarding
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
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
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
INITIATING20
Standing Neutral
Equal standing - get grips, set up attacks
45 ↗ transitionsInitiating
GUARDING20
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid
RDLR hook knee shield control
10 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING20
Quarter Guard
Recover second leg for guard
15 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING20
Headquarters Guard
Distance managed while transitioning guard systems
32 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING20
Double Underhooks
Both underhooks secured - lift and stack
15 ↗ transitionsGuarding
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