Atlas/NECK STRANGLES/Ninja Choke
Neck strangles·Carotid arteries and trachea · Gi

Ninja Choke.

Lapel strangle threading opponent's collar behind their neck

// NINJA CHOKE
6
DANGER / 10
Risk level
Medium
carotid arteries and trachea
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
4
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
6
/ 10
Positions
21
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
//01—About this submission

What it is

Lapel strangle threading opponent's collar behind their neck

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

TAP URGENCY: MODERATE—ninja choke unusual entry can surprise partners unexpectedly

02

Release immediately when partner taps; the surprising nature increases danger

03

Apply pressure gradually; partner may not immediately recognize the threat

04

Communicate the position and pressure direction before full engagement

05

Tap on sensation of arm or collar pressure on the neck

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

21 ways in.

All21entriesin the App Store↗
INITIATING70
Thai Clinch
Plum locked - knee strikes and throws
23 ↗ transitionsInitiating
INITIATING70
Front Headlock
Head trapped - finish guillotine or take back
18 ↗ transitionsInitiating
CONTROLLING50
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
INITIATING50
Sprawl
Sprawled on - push up, recover base
9 ↗ transitionsInitiating
CONTROLLING50
Short Base Back Control
Hooks high and tight - stay low, attack chokes
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
INITIATING50
Guillotine Control
Neck wrapped - squeeze choke or jump guard
17 ↗ transitionsInitiating
GUARDING40
Worm Guard
Lapel binding creates sweeps and back entries
8 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING40
Squid Guard
Wrap lapel through legs - break posture, attack chokes
16 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING40
Sprawl Control
Converting sprawl defense into controlling attack position with submission threats
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Body Triangle
Triangle locked, grip secured - squeeze tight, attack chokes
6 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
INITIATING30
Single Collar Tie
Neck controlled - snap down or arm drag
31 ↗ transitionsInitiating
CONTROLLING30
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
INITIATING30
Over-Under
Over-under locked - trip or dump them
19 ↗ transitionsInitiating
CONTROLLING30
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
11 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
10 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Crab Ride Inversion
Hooks stay connected, follow their roll, hunt for back
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
INITIATING30
Collar Tie
Hand on neck, pull head down, snap or throw
33 ↗ transitionsInitiating
INITIATING10
Standing Neutral
Equal standing - get grips, set up attacks
45 ↗ transitionsInitiating
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