🥋 Techniques

What is Cross Collar Choke in BJJ?

Quick Definition

A gi choke using cross grips on the collar to apply pressure from guard or mount.

Full Explanation

The cross collar choke is a fundamental gi submission where you grip the opponent's collar with both hands in a cross configuration, pulling the fabric tight across their neck. It can be applied from closed guard, mount, and other positions. From mount, it is one of the most reliable submissions. The choke uses the gi collar to compress the carotid arteries and is one of the first submissions taught in gi BJJ.

Examples in Context

"Cross collar choke from mount is a fundamental submission"

"He got the deep collar grips and finished the cross choke"

Related Terms

Collar Choke

Any gi choke using grips on the collar to apply pressure to the neck.

Mount

A dominant top position sitting on your opponent's torso, worth 4 points in competition.

Closed Guard

A guard position where your legs are wrapped around your opponent's waist with ankles crossed.

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