Oh, collar chokes… So many variations to them and so many details you should know.
While it is always important to make sure your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) isn’t dependant on whether or not your adversary is wearing a gi, if a practitioner ignores learning the numerous gi-based strangulation methods available to them it will not only hinder them in competition, it will stunt their growth as a martial artist.
For example, this collar choke from the back – as demonstrated by Bernardo Faria – is super nasty!
Watch how to do it on the video below:
You should have a look at Bernardo Faria’s ‘Battle Tested Pressure Passing Series‘: You Don’t Need To Be Young, Strong Or Fast To Use Bernardo Faria’s Method.Bernardo puts both knees on the mat when he passes. This is because when you are on the knees you shut down most of the guards including: De La Riva Guard, Berimbolo, Single Lex X Guard, X Guard, Worm Guard…
This is “Old Man” Guard passing at its finest.
Hence, on your knees everyone has the same athleticism.
