Do jime

Alternate names: Body triangle

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Technique Description

Do Jime, which translates to 'Body Triangle' or 'Trunk Strangle,' is a grappling technique that involves using your legs to compress the opponent's torso, restricting their breathing and blood flow. It is considered a type of blood choke, although the pressure applied to the torso can also affect the opponent's ability to breathe. To perform Do Jime, establish a position where you can wrap your legs around the opponent's torso, typically from their back or side. Cross your ankles and use your legs to squeeze their midsection, applying pressure to their diaphragm and lower ribcage. This compression restricts the opponent's ability to breathe and can also affect blood circulation. In some variations of Do Jime, you may also use your arms to assist in the compression or to control the opponent's upper body. It's primarily used in a gi format. Due to the potential for causing injury or discomfort to the opponent's ribs and internal organs, Do Jime is banned in most Judo and Jiu-Jitsu competitions. However, it remains a part of the art's history and is still practiced in some traditional settings.