Let’s say that you’re in competition and you’ve caught your opponent in a choke. You’re excited about it and you squeeze it…
But nothing happens. They aren’t tapping. Maybe you should give up the choke, as it isn’t working?
Well, there is a possibility that you need to adjust your technique. But there is also a big chance that you just need to be patient.
John Danaher reveals why this is the case:
A common problem that afflicts many beginners in Jiu jitsu is a tendency to clamp on a strangle – squeeze as tight as they can and then release when it doesn’t take effect immediately.
Remember, strangles take a little time, usually somewhere between five to ten seconds depending on how well set the strangle is and how skilled the opponent’s resistance is.
So how should you apply the choke/strangle?
Avoid starting with maximum physical intensity – that the power of your strangle can only diminish over time.
You want the power of your strangle squeeze to INCREASE over time, not diminish – so start with enough tension to hold your position and increase the tension over time to build to a peak as the strangle starts to have its effect, rather the start with everything you’ve got and weaken just as victory is in front of you.
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