Loop Choke

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Перевод: Loop Choke (katakana loanword)

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Обзор

The loop choke is executed by feeding the opponent's collar around their neck from underneath — typically from half guard, butterfly guard, or during a sprawl — creating a looping noose that constricts as the attacker pulls the collar tail while controlling the head. [1],[2] The attacker grips deep into the collar, loops the fabric over and around the opponent's head, and then closes the loop by pulling down while driving their forearm into the throat or carotid. [1] The loop choke is effective during transitions when the opponent shoots for a takedown or passes guard. [1],[3]

Также известна как
Loop Lapel Choke[1]Head-Loop Strangle[2]Lapel Loop[3]
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История и происхождение

The loop choke gained prominence in BJJ competition through practitioners like Leo Vieira and other butterfly guard specialists who used it as a counter-attack during guard passing exchanges. [1],[2] While the basic collar-loop mechanic has parallels in judo's nami-jūji-jime, the specific loop-around-the-head application was systematized in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu during the late 1990s and 2000s. [1],[3]

Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке

  • БразилияБразильское джиу-джитсу, Сабмишн-грэпплинг, ММА
  • ЯпонияБразильское джиу-джитсу, Дзюдо, Сабмишн-грэпплинг
  • СШАСабмишн-грэпплинг, ММА
  • РоссияСамбо

Эффективность

The loop choke uses a collar grip looped around the opponent's neck to create a quick strangle, often catching opponents during guard passing attempts. [1]

Родословная

The loop choke was popularised in BJJ competition as a surprise submission during transitions. [1]

Соревновательные результаты

Loop chokes are a common competition submission in gi BJJ, frequently catching passers off-guard. [1]

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Биомеханический механизм

Primary ActionBilateral compression of the carotid arteries — restricts blood flow to the brain, causing unconsciousness within seconds
Joints InvolvedCervical spine (lateral flexion), glenohumeral joint of the trapped arm (if arm-in), nuchal region
Force VectorLateral squeeze creates inward pressure on both sides of the neck simultaneously
Choking MechanismVascular strangle — occludes carotid arteries and jugular veins, distinct from airway (tracheal) chokes

Позиция и вход

From controlling position (gi)Secure the necessary collar or lapel grips, configure hands for the choke, and apply opposing rotational pressure
From guard (gi)Break posture and secure deep collar grips, feed the choke and angle to finish
From back control (gi)Establish collar grip access, feed the second hand and apply the cross-collar squeeze

Видео

The Easiest Way to Submit Strong Stalling Opponents

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Loop Choke·JonThomasBJJ

This video I go through a simple system to create offense vs a strong stalling opponent. The key to attacking a stalling

Loop Choke by Thomas Lisboa - BJJ Techniques

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Loop Choke·BJJ Fanatics

LOOP CHOKE BY THOMAS LISBOA - BJJ Techniques // In this BJJ Techniques video, Thomas Lisboa demonstrates hot to do the

Heisting Loop Choke by Nicholas Meregali

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Loop Choke·BJJ Fanatics

HEISTING LOOP CHOKE Tutorial https://bjjfanatics.com Nicholas Meregali teaches how to do the Heisting Loop Choke in thi

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Что говорят инструкторы

The loop choke is a collar-based strangulation that leverages positional control and timing to trap an opponent's neck using the attacker's arm and forearm. JonThomasBJJ emphasizes the technique from a collar-sleeve grip while controlling the opponent's posture with foot placement on the hip and bicep, initiating the choke by dipping the wrist forward to create a pocket for the neck, then threading the top arm over and through underneath the forearm before securing the leg over the back to prevent escape. BJJ Fanatics' Thomas Lisboa stresses that the loop choke requires a loose collar grip rather than a deep one, and is most effective from closed guard where leg positioning prevents the opponent from spinning away—a primary defense in open guard. He highlights the importance of opening the guard, posting the opponent's hand down, sitting up, and angling the hips to generate pressure on the neck. Nicholas Meregali (BJJ Fanatics) teaches the loop choke from high-stem position, where the attacker uses a foot placement between the opponent's legs to maintain connection and prevent escape. Meregali emphasizes bringing the elbow up first before the hand when executing the technical stand-up, keeping the grip tight with three fingers, and sliding the knee toward the opponent to force a sprawl that creates submission opportunities or facilitates leg wrapping. All three instructors agree the technique requires precise timing, proper arm positioning, and controlling the opponent's ability to rotate, though they present different contextual setups: JonThomasBJJ from collar-sleeve with foot control, Lisboa from closed guard, and Meregali from standing positions.

Сформировано на основе 3 инструкторов

  • JonThomasBJJThe Easiest Way to Submit Strong Stalling Opponents: Detailed the loop choke setup from collar-sleeve grip with foot control (hip and bicep placement), the dip-and-thread entry mechanism, leg-over-back positioning, and transitions to omoplata and triangle threats when the opponent defends.
  • BJJ FanaticsLoop Choke by Thomas Lisboa - BJJ Techniques: Emphasized the importance of a loose collar grip, the closed guard as the optimal position to prevent spinning escape, the guard-opening sequence, hand positioning to increase angular pressure on the neck, and body angling as key to applying effective pressure.
  • BJJ FanaticsHeisting Loop Choke by Nicholas Meregali: Taught the loop choke from high-stem position with foot placement between the opponent's legs, the mechanics of bringing the elbow up before the hand, maintaining connection to prevent sprawl and escape, and options including leg wrapping and positional adjustments if the opponent attempts to spin out.

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Оценки

Уровень опасности

Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника

8
Очень высокий8/10

Loop choke tightens as the opponent moves forward, making it a strong counter to passing

Сложность

Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники

Продвинутый
Допустимость на соревнованиях

Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам

Запрещено
FIAS Sport Sambo — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDF
Ограничено
no-gi competition only — technique requires gi
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF
technique requires gi — not applicable in MMA
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF
Разрешено
IBJJF — Legal at all belt levels, gi and no-gi — chokes a...
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF
FIAS Combat Sambo — Legal
FIAS Combat Sambo RulesPDF

Заметки по тренировке

The loop choke uses a single collar grip and the attacker's own forearm to create a loop around the opponent's neck — the arm encircles the head while the collar grip anchors the strangle (Camarillo, Submit Everyone, 2008)
The mechanics: grip the far-side collar with one hand, then loop the forearm of that same arm around the back of the opponent's head — the head is caught between the collar grip and the forearm
The loop choke is a counter-technique: it works best when the opponent shoots for a takedown or drives forward into the guard — their forward momentum tightens the loop
The collar grip is the anchor: it doesn't move; the forearm sweeps around the head to complete the circle — the opponent's neck is trapped in the resulting noose
The choke applies blood-flow restriction: the collar presses one carotid while the forearm radius compresses the other — bilateral occlusion from a single-arm mechanism
The loop choke is one of the fastest submissions in BJJ: when timed correctly on a shooting opponent, the tap comes in seconds because the opponent's own momentum creates the pressure
Alexandre Vieira is known for his systematic loop choke game — demonstrating that the technique works at the highest levels of competition

Типичные ошибки

!Attempting without a deep collar grip — the grip must be past the centre line for the loop to reach around the head
!Waiting for the opponent to stop moving — the loop choke works on forward motion; initiate when the opponent drives in, not after they settle
!Looping the arm over the head instead of around it — the forearm must sweep behind the head, catching it in the crook of the elbow
!Not falling to the side — the loop choke finishes by falling to the collar-grip side; staying upright doesn't generate sufficient tightening
!Using muscular force to squeeze — the choke tightens from body positioning and the opponent's forward pressure, not from arm strength
!Releasing when the opponent postures up — maintain the collar grip and follow their posture; the loop can still finish if the grip is deep enough
!Not drilling the timing — the loop choke is timing-dependent; without repetitive drilling, the window is consistently missed

Связанные техники

Контрприёмы

Цепочка подготовки

1Achieve Controlling Positionsecure the position from which the choke is applied
2Isolate the Neckclear defending hands and establish access to the throat
3Set the Griplock the choking configuration (arm, lapel, or leg placement)
4Apply Pressuresqueeze to compress the carotid arteries for the finish

Источники и ссылки

Основной источник

柔術B (jiujitsu-b.com) choke technique summary

Major Japanese BJJ publication — comprehensive technique lists

2ДругоеJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention

Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities

3Цитата柔術B (jiujitsu-b.com) choke technique summary

Japanese terminology sourced from 柔術B (jiujitsu-b.com) choke technique summary

Сообщество

Атлетизм

Requires

grip or squeeze strength, positional control

Favours

strong upper body for sustained compression

Key muscles

forearms, biceps, pectorals, core stabilisers

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Why isn't my loop choke working even though I'm getting the grip?

According to Thomas Lisboa, many people struggle with the loop choke because they try it only once or twice and give up, but the technique requires consistent practice to understand the correct positioning. Additionally, Lisboa emphasizes that you need a loose grip on the collar—if your grip is too deep, you won't be able to apply the choke effectively.

Why is the loop choke more effective from closed guard than open guard?

Thomas Lisboa explains that in open guard, a main defense to the loop choke is for your opponent to spin to the side and escape, but in closed guard your legs prevent them from turning, making the choke far more effective.

How do I finish the loop choke once I have the grip?

Thomas Lisboa teaches that you cannot rely on squeezing alone to finish—instead, you must stay tight with both hands, bring your wrist in close, and angle your body properly to make your opponent tap. The finish requires controlling posture and positioning, not just grip strength.

When is the loop choke easiest to hit against a defending opponent?

According to Jon Thomas, when a strong opponent pulls their elbow tight to defend, they must lower their posture to do so, which makes the loop choke very easy to set up by dipping your wrist forward to create a pocket for their neck.

Как работает Loop Choke?

The loop choke is executed by feeding the opponent's collar around their neck from underneath — typically from half guard, butterfly guard, or during a sprawl — creating a looping noose that constricts as the attacker pulls the collar tail while controlling the head. The attacker grips deep into the collar, loops the fabric over and around the opponent's head, and then closes the loop by pulling down while driving their forearm into the throat or carotid.

Откуда происходит Loop Choke?

The loop choke gained prominence in BJJ competition through practitioners like Leo Vieira and other butterfly guard specialists who used it as a counter-attack during guard passing exchanges. While the basic collar-loop mechanic has parallels in judo's nami-jūji-jime, the specific loop-around-the-head application was systematized in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu during the late 1990s and 2000s.

Разрешён ли Loop Choke на соревнованиях?

IBJJF: разрешён — Legal at all belt levels, gi and no-gi — chokes are the safest submission cat…; IJF: разрешён — Legal (shime-waza) — strangulation techniques are one of three permitted subm…; ADCC: ограничен — N/A (no-gi competition only — technique requires gi); Unified MMA: ограничен — N/A (technique requires gi — not applicable in MMA); FIAS Sport Sambo: запрещён — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo; FIAS Combat Sambo: разрешён — Legal

Насколько опасен Loop Choke?

Оценка опасности 8/10. Loop choke tightens as the opponent moves forward, making it a strong counter to passing

Как подготовить Loop Choke?

Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Achieve Controlling Position → Isolate the Neck → Set the Grip → Apply Pressure.

Как защититься от Loop Choke?

Стандартные контрприёмы: Tuck Chin — protect the neck by lowering the chin to prevent the choke from sinking / Two-on-One Grip Fight — use both hands to strip the choking grip before it locks / Turn Into — rotate toward the choking arm to relieve carotid pressure / Posture Up — straighten the spine and create distance to break the choking angle.

Какие есть варианты Loop Choke?

Распространённые варианты: Standard grip variation (primary hand configuration for maximum choking pressure); Gi variation (uses the lapel or collar as an anchor for additional fric…); No-gi variation (adapted grip and positioning for submission grappling wit…); Transition finish (applied during a positional change to catch the opponent …).

Насколько эффективен Loop Choke на соревнованиях?

Loop chokes are a common competition submission in gi BJJ, frequently catching passers off-guard.

Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Loop Choke?

Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Attempting without a deep collar grip — the grip must be past the centre line for the loop to reach around the head / Waiting for the opponent to stop moving — the loop choke works on forward motion; initiate when the opponent drives i… / Looping the arm over the head instead of around it — the forearm must sweep behind the head, catching it in the crook… / Not falling to the side — the loop choke finishes by falling to the collar-grip side; staying upright doesn't generat….

Какие ещё названия есть у Loop Choke?

Loop Choke также известен как Rūpu Chōku, Loop Lapel Choke, Head-Loop Strangle, Lapel Loop.