Cross Collar Choke

Also known as: Cross Choke, Juji-Jime

Beginner Difficulty

#10 Popularity

Mount Closed Guard

Description

A fundamental gi choke using both hands to grip deep in the collar, crossing at the wrists to strangle.

History

One of the oldest and most fundamental techniques in judo and BJJ. Roger Gracie famously used the cross collar from mount as his signature finish, submitting the best in the world with this 'basic' technique.

Technique Notes

From mount, grip deep in collar with first hand, thumb inside. Second hand grips other side of collar, also thumb inside. Cross wrists and pull elbows apart while dropping weight forward.