Types of Chokes
Grappling style martial arts such as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and submission wrestling have become staples in the world of combat sports such as mixed martial arts. Athletes are taught a number of moves to control and subdue their opponents. Many different types of chokes can be used to render an attacker or opponent unconscious during combat. These moves are dangerous if not used by trained athletes in supervised settings.
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Guillotine Choke
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The guillotine choke is a maneuver that applies pressure directly to the throat of your attacker or opponent. In mixed martial arts events, this move is used from a variety of positions and can be used to help fighters gain a dominant position. The guillotine choke begins when your attacker lowers his head below your shoulder level, ideally near your waist. Using either your right or left hand, place your arm around his head, and under his chin. With your opposite hand, grab the wrist that is applying pressure to your opponent's neck. Squeeze your arms together and left your body up, pulling your opponent into you. A variation includes locking your legs around your opponent, forcing his neck to carry your body weight as well.
Rear Naked Choke
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The rear naked choke is a hold that's used by both mixed martial artists and some defense forces such as law enforcement. This choke hold is applied when you are positioned behind your opponent. Using either your right or left arm, place your bicep across the neck of your victim. Your hand should be able to reach your opponent's opposite shoulder. Use the opposite hand to grasp the back of your opponent's head. Squeeze with the arm that is placed across your opponent's neck. This causes the oxygen to be cut off from entering the body; which results in unconsciousness. For added pressure, use the hand that is behind the head to push your opponent's head forward. This will cause the grip to be tighter around his neck.
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Triangle Choke
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The triangle choke is a staple in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This move is often used in mixed martial arts competitions to secure victories by amateurs and professionals alike. To use the triangle choke you must have flexibility in your legs and hips. This move begins with your opponent pressuring you in your closed guard. Pull your opponent close to you and extend either his left or right hand away from his body. Next, left your left leg across your opponent's back and shoulders. Use your right hand to grab your ankle and secure the pressure on the back of the head and neck. Lock your left foot behind your right knee to tighten the hold into place. To add additional pressure on your opponent's head and neck, squeeze your knees together with you hands.
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