Gogoplata

Also known as: Shin Choke, Kagato-Jime

Advanced Difficulty

#45 Popularity

Mount Closed Guard Rubber Guard

Description

An air choke using the shin across the throat while pulling the head down to create pressure on the windpipe.

History

Popularized by Eddie Bravo's rubber guard system and by Shinya Aoki in MMA. The gogoplata requires significant hip flexibility and is considered a specialized technique.

Technique Notes

From mission control or rubber guard, place shin across opponent's throat. Cup back of head with hands and pull down while pushing shin forward. Hip flexibility is key. Can also be applied from mount.