How to Do the Top Cross Choke Move in Brazilian Jujitsu

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The top cross choke is a technique in Brazilian Jujitsu in which one fighter is lying on his back and the other executes a choke from the side. The Brazilian Jujitsu top cross choke relies on the use of both arms to create a sandwich around the opponent's neck and force a choke by shifting your body.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Step 1

Kneel next to your opponent's side in a side control position. Shift your body to a 4-point side control stance by placing your hands on the opposite side of your opponent and shifting your knees close to his left side.
Step 2

Bring your right arm under your opponent's head. Your right forearm should sit flat on the ground. Bring your right hand up around the head and onto the collar. Slide your thumb under the collar.
Step 3

Slide your left arm up to the throat, keeping your elbow on the left side of your opponent's head and bringing your left hand to meet your right hand. Put your right hand under the collar as well.
Step 4

Shift your body up closer to your opponent's head so that your knees are together next to your opponent's left ear. Make a sandwich with your opponent's neck between your two forearms.
Step 5

Sit up to execute to the choke. Allow your opponent to tap out when the choke becomes effective.

Tips & Warnings

Be aware of when your opponent is tapping out of a choke. Chokes can be effective quickly and cause an opponent to black out sooner than you might realize.

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