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SubmissionIntermediateGi

Bow and arrow choke

A Gi choke from the back that pairs a collar grip with a grip on their leg. Pulling the two apart folds them into the choke.

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Key steps

  1. Take a deep collar grip around their neck with your top hand, thumb inside.
  2. Pull down on the same lapel with your other hand to remove the slack.
  3. Shift that hand down to their pant leg just above the knee.
  4. Swing out to the side so your body ends up crosswise to theirs.
  5. Pull the collar and the leg in opposite directions to finish.

Key details

  • Set the collar grip deep before you swing out; a shallow grip turns into a tug-of-war.
  • Make the angle first, then pull; finishing straight from behind loses most of the leverage.
  • Keep your forearm tight across the neck while you change angles.