Video: How to Finish North South Choke (And Common Mistakes to Avoid) by Chewjitsu. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
From north-south position, the arm wraps under the neck and your chest and lat drop down to finish. It's a tight, surprising choke from top control.
3 key details
- Slide the arm under the neck so the bicep sits on one side.
- Keep your chest heavy on theirs.
- Drop the hips toward the mat to tighten.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00North-south positioning
- 3:00Arm path on dummy
- 3:00Hip drop finish
- 2:00Lat and shoulder stretch
Safety
Apply gradually and release on the 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.
