North south choke

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Technique Description

The north-south choke is a potent submission achieved from the north-south position. Transition to this position by placing yourself over the opponent's head and chest, with your head facing downwards. Loop one arm around the opponent's neck, maintaining control of their arms and posture. Lower your body weight and apply pressure directly to the neck, forcing your arm into their carotid arteries. This combined pressure significantly restricts blood flow, resulting in a choke that forces a submission if held. The north-south position offers several options, the north-south choke is a popular technique from this position.

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How To Submit With North South Choke | Works For No-Gi or Gi Every Time |

How To Submit With North South Choke | Works For No-Gi or Gi Every Time |

@bigoss.jiu-jitsu@bigoss.jiu-jitsu
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North/South Strangle - Finishing With 2 Hands by John Danaher

North/South Strangle - Finishing With 2 Hands by John Danaher

@bjj.fanatics@bjj.fanatics
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How To Perfect Your North South Choke by Marcelo Garcia

How To Perfect Your North South Choke by Marcelo Garcia

@bernardofariabjj@bernardofariabjj
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My favorite BJJ move: The north south choke! #jiujitsu

My favorite BJJ move: The north south choke! #jiujitsu

@mattarroyomma@mattarroyomma
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North South Choke As A Pinning Tool by Craig Jones

North South Choke As A Pinning Tool by Craig Jones

@bjj.fanatics@bjj.fanatics
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Control based north south choke

Control based north south choke

@jeanjacquesmachadoofficial@jeanjacquesmachadoofficial
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North - South Choke

North - South Choke

@staysafemartialarts@staysafemartialarts
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