Cattle Choke (Bulldog)

Род

Перевод: Cattle Choke (katakana loanword); also ブルドッグチョーク

Дистанция и классификация

Категория
Удар и защитаЗамкиБлижний бойБой против нескольких
Дистанция
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Обзор

The cattle choke (bulldog choke) uses a headlock compression where the attacker wraps the arm around the opponent's neck from a front or side headlock and drives downward, using body weight and the wrapped arm to crush the neck against the chest or shoulder. [1],[2] The 'bulldog' name comes from the controlling position resembling a bulldog grip — the attacker holds the head tightly while sprawling or lying across the opponent's back. [1] The compression is primarily against the trachea and carotid arteries. [1],[3]

Также известна как
Bulldog Choke[1]Cattle Catch[2]Bulldog HeadlockWrestling[3]
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История и происхождение

The cattle choke has origins in catch wrestling and folk wrestling, where headlock compressions were fundamental finishing methods. [1],[2] The technique was adopted into BJJ and MMA as a practical finish from the front headlock when cleaner chokes like the guillotine could not be secured. [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 cattle choke is effective in scrambles due to its simplicity — basic headlock wrap and squeeze. Works when more technical chokes aren't available. Crude but effective under pressure. [1]

Родословная

Traditional catch wrestling and folk wrestling technique. Named for the resemblance to cattle-roping holds. The bulldog choke is a synonym. Present in virtually all wrestling traditions. [1]

Соревновательные результаты

Appears in MMA and catch wrestling competition. Less common in BJJ due to the availability of more technical alternatives from front headlock. [1]

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Биомеханический механизм

Primary ActionAnterior compression of the trachea and airway — direct pressure on the throat restricts breathing and triggers tap
Joints InvolvedCervical spine (flexion under pressure), hyoid bone region, laryngeal cartilage
Force VectorPosterior-to-anterior force drives the forearm or wrist blade into the throat
Choking MechanismTracheal compression — restricts air flow rather than blood flow, causing sensation of suffocation

Позиция и вход

From back control with seatbeltEstablish hooks or body triangle, slide choking arm under the chin, connect hands and squeeze
From turtle top (back take)Break down the turtle, insert hooks, secure seatbelt grip, slide to back control and apply the choke
From standing back clinchSecure rear body lock, drag opponent to the mat while inserting hooks, transition to choking position

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Оценки

Уровень опасности

Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника

7
Очень высокий7/10

Headlock compression chokes use a tight headlock grip to restrict blood flow to the brain

Сложность

Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники

Средний
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
Разрешено
IBJJF — Legal at all belt levels, gi and no-gi — chokes a...
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF
ADCC — Legal
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF
Unified MMA — Legal — choke submissions are among the mos...
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF
FIAS Combat Sambo — Legal
FIAS Combat Sambo RulesPDF

Заметки по тренировке

The cattle choke (bulldog choke) applies a headlock-style strangle using direct forearm compression against the neck — named for the resemblance to a cattle-roping hold, the technique controls the head while crushing the neck (Paulson, Shoot Wrestling, 2007)
From front headlock, sprawl, or side control: wrap the arm around the neck in a headlock configuration and squeeze the forearm directly into the trachea or carotid
The cattle choke is a compression choke: unlike strangles that use the opponent's shoulder, the cattle choke relies on direct arm-to-neck pressure — a simpler but cruder mechanism
The bulldog variation: grip the hands together while the forearm presses into the side of the neck — the squeezing action drives the forearm into the artery
The cattle choke is effective from scrambles: when other chokes require precise threading, the cattle choke needs only a basic headlock wrap — making it viable in chaotic positions
The technique is common in catch wrestling and MMA: the simplicity of the grip makes it accessible during fast-paced exchanges
The cattle choke transitions from standard headlock control: any headlock position can be converted to a cattle choke by increasing the forearm-to-neck pressure and squeezing

Типичные ошибки

!Using the cattle choke from inferior position — the technique requires top or neutral position; from bottom, the headlock is easily escaped
!Squeezing the trachea exclusively — while the cattle choke can be an air choke, angling the forearm to the lateral neck targets the carotid for faster results
!Not driving body weight into the choke — lean into the headlock; arm squeezing alone is often insufficient
!Holding the headlock without increasing pressure — the transition from control to choke requires actively increasing the squeeze; a neutral headlock doesn't submit
!Attempting against an opponent with strong posture — the cattle choke requires the head to be low and trapped; posturing opponents must be snapped down first
!Using the cattle choke as a refined technique — it is a crude, effective tool best used opportunistically rather than as a primary planned attack
!Not transitioning when it's defended — the headlock position offers go-behinds, guillotines, and throw-bys; don't stubbornly hold a defended cattle choke

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

Japanese BJJ community standard katakana transliteration

1ДругоеJapanese Martial Arts Community Terminology

Japanese BJJ community standard katakana transliteration

2ДругоеJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention

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

3ЦитатаJapanese BJJ community standard katakana transliteration

Japanese terminology sourced from Japanese BJJ community standard katakana transliteration

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

What grip should I use to set up the cattle choke finish?

Use a seat belt grip positioned at the opponent's neck. Coach Brian emphasizes applying pressure with your elbow like an elbow strike to the neck, then trapping your wrist behind their head with your own head before squeezing.

When should I pop my hand up to finish the choke?

Do not bring your hand up prematurely or reach upward as you apply the grip—the opponent can pull your hand down. Instead, keep a rock climbing grip to cover your hand, apply elbow pressure first, and only pop your hand up once you've established pressure.

How do I prevent losing the position when my opponent turns to face me?

Rotate your hips and turn your shoulder to establish a good grip on the waist or hip before securing the choke. A loose grip will cause you to lose control if your opponent turns to face you.

Как работает Cattle Choke (Bulldog)?

The cattle choke (bulldog choke) uses a headlock compression where the attacker wraps the arm around the opponent's neck from a front or side headlock and drives downward, using body weight and the wrapped arm to crush the neck against the chest or shoulder. The 'bulldog' name comes from the controlling position resembling a bulldog grip — the attacker holds the head tightly while sprawling or lying across the opponent's back.

Откуда происходит Cattle Choke (Bulldog)?

The cattle choke has origins in catch wrestling and folk wrestling, where headlock compressions were fundamental finishing methods. The technique was adopted into BJJ and MMA as a practical finish from the front headlock when cleaner chokes like the guillotine could not be secured.

Разрешён ли Cattle Choke (Bulldog) 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: разрешён — Legal; Unified MMA: разрешён — Legal — choke submissions are among the most common finishes in MMA; FIAS Sport Sambo: запрещён — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo; FIAS Combat Sambo: разрешён — Legal

Насколько опасен Cattle Choke (Bulldog)?

Оценка опасности 7/10. Headlock compression chokes use a tight headlock grip to restrict blood flow to the brain

Как подготовить Cattle Choke (Bulldog)?

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

Как защититься от Cattle Choke (Bulldog)?

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 Cattle Choke (Bulldog)?

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 Cattle Choke (Bulldog) на соревнованиях?

Appears in MMA and catch wrestling competition. Less common in BJJ due to the availability of more technical alternatives from front headlock.

Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Cattle Choke (Bulldog)?

Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Using the cattle choke from inferior position — the technique requires top or neutral position; from bottom, the head… / Squeezing the trachea exclusively — while the cattle choke can be an air choke, angling the forearm to the lateral ne… / Not driving body weight into the choke — lean into the headlock; arm squeezing alone is often insufficient / Holding the headlock without increasing pressure — the transition from control to choke requires actively increasing ….

Какие ещё названия есть у Cattle Choke (Bulldog)?

Cattle Choke (Bulldog) также известен как Kyatoru Chōku, Bulldog Choke, Cattle Catch, Bulldog Headlock.