Neck strangles·Carotid arteries · Gi & no-gi
Short Choke.
Close-range collar choke with hands positioned near neck
Risk level
Medium
carotid arteries
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
3
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
5
/ 10
Positions
30
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
What it is
Close-range collar choke with hands positioned near 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↗Setup complexity
3/10
Learning priority
6/10
Escapability
5/10
Versatility
6/10
Danger level
5/10
01
TAP URGENCY: MODERATE—short choke collar mechanics in close range position
02
Release immediately when partner taps; close proximity makes this tight
03
Apply pressure gradually from the close range collar grip
04
Partner communication is important given the tight positioning
05
Tap on sensation of collar pressure or carotid compression building
WHITE — ILLEGALBLUE — LEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
30 ways in.
All30entriesin the App Store↗CONTROLLING90
Short Base Back Control
Hooks high and tight - stay low, attack chokes
INITIATING80
Standing Back Control
Back taken standing - choke or drag down
CONTROLLING80
Body Triangle
Triangle locked, grip secured - squeeze tight, attack chokes
CONTROLLING70
Crucifix
Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
CONTROLLING60
Mounted Crucifix
Both arms dead in mount - open the collar choke
CONTROLLING60
Back Mount
Hooks locked tight - control hips, attack neck
CONTROLLING60
Back Control
Seat belt grip with rear naked choke threat
CONTROLLING50
Turtle Crucifix
Near arm in figure-four, far arm controlled - bow-and-arrow, armbar
CONTROLLING50
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
CONTROLLING50
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
CONTROLLING50
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
CONTROLLING50
Crab Ride
Wide base on back - stay mobile, follow movement
CONTROLLING50
Body Lock Ride
Heavy chest pressure with tight body lock control
CONTROLLING40
Truck
Leg locked, head controlled - twister, calf slicer, back take
INITIATING40
Thai Clinch
Plum locked - knee strikes and throws
INITIATING40
Sprawl
Sprawled on - push up, recover base
CONTROLLING40
Sprawl Control
Converting sprawl defense into controlling attack position with submission threats
CONTROLLING40
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
CONTROLLING40
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
CONTROLLING40
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
CONTROLLING40
High Mount
Knees at armpits, hips heavy - attack arms, choke neck
CONTROLLING40
Grapevine Mount
Legs laced wide, hips heavy - flatten, drain, then climb
CONTROLLING40
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
CONTROLLING40
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
CONTROLLING30
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
CONTROLLING30
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
CONTROLLING30
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
CONTROLLING30
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
CONTROLLING30
Hon Kesa Gatame
Chest across them, arm trapped - pin tight, attack submissions
CONTROLLING30
Crab Ride Inversion
Hooks stay connected, follow their roll, hunt for back
// Short Choke · Neck strangles
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