Video: Cross Collar Choke - Fundamentals Made Easy by Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The cross collar choke uses the gi lapels to compress both sides of the neck. Deep first grip is the key.
3 key details
- Open the collar and slide the first hand as deep as possible, thumb in.
- Second hand goes over the first, palm down or up.
- Elbows out and pull down toward your chest.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Mount balance
- 2:00Deep first grip practice
- 2:00Second grip and elbow flare
- 3:00Full choke on gi'd dummy
- 1:00Forearm stretch
Safety
Collar chokes work fast; finish slowly and stop on tap.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
