Neck strangles·Neck · Gi & no-gi
North-South Strangle
N/S Choke
Reverse Scarf Hold Choke
North South Choke
North-South Choke.
Inverted blood choke using body weight from perpendicular position
Risk level
Medium
neck
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
4
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
7
/ 10
Positions
17
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
What it is
Inverted blood choke using body weight from perpendicular position
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
7/10
Escapability
2/10
Versatility
6/10
Danger level
7/10
01
TAP URGENCY: MODERATE—north-south position creates body weight choke mechanics
02
Release immediately when partner taps; body weight adds significant pressure
03
Apply pressure gradually rather than dropping body weight suddenly
04
Partner communication helps as body weight makes pressure direction unusual
05
Ensure adequate space to prevent collision injuries from position transitions
WHITE — ILLEGALBLUE — LEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
17 ways in.
All17entriesin the App Store↗CONTROLLING100
North-South
Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats
CONTROLLING90
North-South Spin Trap
Trap arm, heavy chest - north-south choke, kimura, block spin
CONTROLLING70
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
CONTROLLING60
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
CONTROLLING50
Sprawl Control
Converting sprawl defense into controlling attack position with submission threats
CONTROLLING50
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
CONTROLLING40
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
CONTROLLING40
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
CONTROLLING40
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
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
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
CONTROLLING40
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
CONTROLLING30
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
CONTROLLING30
Kimura Trap System
Kimura locked, control movement - sweep, take back, hunt submissions
CONTROLLING30
Hon Kesa Gatame
Chest across them, arm trapped - pin tight, attack submissions
CONTROLLING30
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
// North-South Choke · Neck strangles
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