Cross Collar Choke
Cross Collar Choke
The cross collar choke is a submission move in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) that restricts blood flow to the head by putting pressure on the side of the neck. It's also known as the lapel choke or X-choke.
How to perform the cross collar choke
1. Grip your opponent's collar with your right hand.
2. Grip your opponent's other lapel with your left hand so your index fingers touch.
3. Roll your wrists instead of pulling with your hands.
4. Squeeze your grips as tight as you can.
5. Curl your wrists.
Variations
• The cross collar choke can be performed from the mount or closed guard position.
• You can also perform the cross collar choke from the knee slide guard pass.
Tips
• The deeper you reach into your opponent's collar, the more secure the choke will be.
• The sharp part of your wrist should be against your opponent's neck, not the soft part.
• You can use your feet to disrupt your opponent's balance.
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Cross choke counter in closed guard
The counter to the cross collar choke in jiu jitsu must be applied quickly as the bottom man still has the advantage in this exchange. **Make sure to stack and block your opponents head movements eliminating the armlock counter.
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Cross choke variation from closed guard
SPF shows the variation to the classic cross choke in this video. Notice the body movement side to side while keeping only the small of his back on the mat. Proper movement will make defending your collar chokes much more challenging for your training partner.
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Loop choke from the closed guard
Sean Flanery shows a classic loop choke attack from the closed guard. The loop choke is an excellent combination with the traditional cross collar choke and can also be used as a reversal if your opponent rolls out of the submission.
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Cross choke from closed guard
SPF explains the fundamental cross collar choke in this intro video. Its important to drill and practice the body movements side to side prior to learning the hand position for this strangle. We find students learn much faster when they break moves down and drill the individual body movements.
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Cross choke from guard
The basic cross collar is a jiu jitsu classic and requires skillful practice to master. It's important not to give up on this technique if you have early failures, little corrections can make a world of difference so stick with it. **The cross choke sets up many submissions and reversals in the...
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Loop choke to cross choke combo from butterfly guard
The loop choke is a great setup to the cross choke as your opponent must swim his head to avoid the loop choke and opens up the cross collar perfectly. If the cross choke is your primary attack, make sure you get a solid high grip prior to attacking or you will have to adjust mid move which is n...
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Defending Cross Choke in Guard
The cross choke can be countered with a thrust choke using both the lapels. Quick reactions are needed for this technique however it's very effective when performed correctly.
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Cross choke using an over the back grip from guard
SPF shows an old style cross choke variation which when used properly can be deadly. ***Key detail is the body rotation into your opponent similar to an oblique exercise which is key to this strangle.
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Cross choke and hook sweep combo from butterfly guard
When you cross choke is a bit loose and you feel your opponent defending with their arms, the transition to the hook sweep is a solid option. **Do not let go of the choke and look to adjust and finish the cross choke mounted.
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Using the cross choke to counter the DLR guard
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Knee belly to side control cross choke
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Cross choke from butterfly guard
The cross choke a is powerful option from the butterfly guard as you are able to kick out your opponents support dropping him deep into the choke. The great Fernado "Margarida" Pontes used this move often in his dominance of the jiu jitsu world in the early 2000's.
