How To Do the Brabo Choke In The Gi
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Standard Brabo Choke·Stephan Kesting
Step-by-step instructions for doing the Brabo Choke from half guard (or side mount) in the gi. Find out more about Step…
Перевод: Brabo Choke (katakana loanword)
Дистанция и классификация
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Удар и защитаЗамкиБлижний бойБой против нескольких
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The standard brabo choke from closed guard is a gi-based head-and-arm strangle where the attacker uses the opponent's own lapel to thread around the neck and arm from bottom guard. [1] The attacker feeds the opponent's lapel across the neck, threads it under the far armpit, and retrieves it with the other hand, creating a loop of gi fabric around the neck and one arm. [1],[2] Tightening the lapel loop while squeezing the knees and pulling with the legs creates bilateral carotid compression similar to a D'Arce choke but using fabric instead of the bare arm. [2] The brabo choke from guard is a powerful counter-attack against opponents who drive forward aggressively during guard passing. [2],[3]
История и происхождение
The brabo choke is attributed to Brazilian BJJ competitor Leonardo 'Leozinho' Vieira, who developed lapel-based head-and-arm strangles in the early 2000s. [1] The guard application became popular among competitors who specialised in lapel guard systems and wanted offensive choking options from bottom position. [2],[3]
Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке
- БразилияБразильское джиу-джитсу, Сабмишн-грэпплинг, ММА
- ЯпонияБразильское джиу-джитсу, Дзюдо, Сабмишн-грэпплинг
- СШАСабмишн-грэпплинг, ММА
- РоссияСамбо
Эффективность
Effective variation that uses the opponent's own lapel to create a choking loop from closed guard; highly dependent on gi grips and lapel access [1]
Родословная
Named after Leo Vieira's nickname 'Brabo'; the closed guard version was developed by Brazilian gi competitors exploring lapel-based submissions in the 2000s [1]
Соревновательные результаты
Regular finish at IBJJF worlds and Pan championships in gi competition; particularly effective at brown and black belt levels where lapel manipulation is refined [1]
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Биомеханический механизм
Primary Action — Bilateral compression of the carotid arteries — restricts blood flow to the brain, causing unconsciousness within seconds
Joints Involved — Cervical spine (lateral flexion), glenohumeral joint of the trapped arm (if arm-in), nuchal region
Force Vector — Lateral squeeze creates inward pressure on both sides of the neck simultaneously
Choking Mechanism — Vascular strangle — occludes carotid arteries and jugular veins, distinct from airway (tracheal) chokes
Позиция и вход
From top half guard — Thread the arm under opponent's far arm and around the neck, lock the figure-four behind their shoulder, sprawl and squeeze
From side control — Opponent turns in, thread the arm under their armpit and around the neck, connect hands and apply pressure
From front headlock — Snap-down creates access, thread arm under the far armpit, circle to the choking side and lock
Варианты
Standard D'Arce — arm threaded under the far armpit and around the neck from half guard or side
Marce (short choke) — tighter, shorter threading for compact body types
Standing D'Arce — applied during a scramble without going to the ground
D'Arce from turtle — threaded as the opponent attempts to re-guard from turtle position
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Оценки
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Очень высокий8/10
Lapel overhook chokes from guard use the gi collar combined with overhook control
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Продвинутый
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
Запрещено
— FIAS Sport Sambo — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDFРазрешено
— 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 RulesPDFЗаметки по тренировке
✓The standard Brabo choke from closed guard uses the opponent's own lapel fed through and across the neck to create a gi-based arm-triangle strangle from the bottom position (Camarillo, Submit Everyone, 2008)
✓The Brabo choke mechanism: feed the opponent's lapel under their arm and across the neck, then grip it from the other side — the fabric presses one carotid while the trapped arm's shoulder presses the other
✓From closed guard: grip the opponent's far-side lapel, feed it under their near arm and across the neck to your other hand — the lapel now crosses the neck like a collar choke but with the arm trapped inside
✓The Brabo from guard uses the opponent's gi against them: the lapel becomes a choking cable that is unstrippable because it's attached to the opponent's own jacket
✓The arm-triangle principle applies: one side is choked by the lapel, the other by the shoulder of the trapped arm — bilateral compression using fabric and the opponent's skeletal structure
✓Finishing from closed guard: pull the lapel tight while closing the guard and extending the hips — the combination of fabric tension and hip extension creates the compression
✓The Brabo choke from guard is a high-percentage gi technique: the lapel feed is subtle, and the choke is fully locked before many opponents recognise the threat
Типичные ошибки
!Not feeding the lapel deep enough — the lapel must cross the neck past the midline; a shallow feed only creates collar pressure without the arm-triangle effect
!Feeding over the arm instead of under — the lapel must pass under the trapped arm to create the arm-triangle geometry; over-the-arm feeding is a collar choke variant
!Not maintaining guard while feeding — the guard must stay closed to prevent the opponent from retreating; opening the guard during the feed allows escape
!Pulling the lapel without hip extension — the hips must extend to tighten the choke; lapel-pulling alone is insufficient
!Not trapping the arm inside the lapel loop — the arm must be inside for the shoulder to act as a compression surface; arm-out is a different choke
!Using a lapel that's too short — ensure enough fabric to feed under the arm, across the neck, and be gripped on the other side
!Telegraphing the lapel feed — integrate the grip into normal guard grip-fighting; an obvious lapel grab alerts the opponent
Связанные техники
Контрприёмы
Tuck Chin — protect the neck by lowering the chin to prevent the choke from sinkingTwo-on-One Grip Fight — use both hands to strip the choking grip before it locksTurn Into — rotate toward the choking arm to relieve carotid pressurePosture Up — straighten the spine and create distance to break the choking angle
Цепочка подготовки
1Achieve Controlling Position — secure the position from which the choke is applied
2Isolate the Neck — clear defending hands and establish access to the throat
3Set the Grip — lock the choking configuration (arm, lapel, or leg placement)
4Apply Pressure — squeeze to compress the carotid arteries for the finish
Источники и ссылки
Основной источник
Shrapnel BJJ Academy (shrapnel-bjj.com); Let'sBJJ (letsbjj.site)
Japanese BJJ academy — technique terminology
Japanese BJJ technique resource
3ДругоеJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
4ЦитатаShrapnel BJJ Academy (shrapnel-bjj.com); Let'sBJJ (letsbjj.site)
Japanese terminology sourced from Shrapnel BJJ Academy (shrapnel-bjj.com); Let'sBJJ (letsbjj.site)
Сообщество
Атлетизм
Requires
long arms for threading under armpit and around neck
Favours
longer limbs, lean build
Key muscles
biceps, deltoids, forearm flexors, core (for sprawl pressure)
Часто задаваемые вопросы
What should I do if my opponent defends by putting their hand up against my choke attempt?
According to Stephan Kesting, when your opponent's hand comes up to defend, grab their elbow, rotate slightly, and pull the elbow across their body to hook them more securely before finishing the choke by driving your weight down while pulling up on the choking grip.
How do I set up the Brabo choke from half guard?
Stephan Kesting demonstrates the Brabo choke as one of his preferred submissions from inside half guard, using lapel control and positioning to create the choking mechanism.
What's the mechanics of how the choke actually works?
In the Brabo choke, your wrist cuts up into the opponent's neck from below, and when they defend with their hand, you hook and pull their arm across to intensify the choke while driving your weight down on the choking side.
Как работает Standard Brabo Choke?
The standard brabo choke from closed guard is a gi-based head-and-arm strangle where the attacker uses the opponent's own lapel to thread around the neck and arm from bottom guard. The attacker feeds the opponent's lapel across the neck, threads it under the far armpit, and retrieves it with the other hand, creating a loop of gi fabric around the neck and one arm.
Откуда происходит Standard Brabo Choke?
The brabo choke is attributed to Brazilian BJJ competitor Leonardo 'Leozinho' Vieira, who developed lapel-based head-and-arm strangles in the early 2000s. The guard application became popular among competitors who specialised in lapel guard systems and wanted offensive choking options from bottom position.
Разрешён ли Standard Brabo 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: 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 Standard Brabo Choke?
Оценка опасности 8/10. Lapel overhook chokes from guard use the gi collar combined with overhook control
Как подготовить Standard Brabo Choke?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Achieve Controlling Position → Isolate the Neck → Set the Grip → Apply Pressure.
Как защититься от Standard Brabo 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 Standard Brabo Choke?
Распространённые варианты: Standard D'Arce (arm threaded under the far armpit and around the neck fro…); Marce (short choke) (tighter, shorter threading for compact body types); Standing D'Arce (applied during a scramble without going to the ground); D'Arce from turtle (threaded as the opponent attempts to re-guard from turtle…).
Насколько эффективен Standard Brabo Choke на соревнованиях?
Regular finish at IBJJF worlds and Pan championships in gi competition; particularly effective at brown and black belt levels where lapel manipulation is refined
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Standard Brabo Choke?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Not feeding the lapel deep enough — the lapel must cross the neck past the midline; a shallow feed only creates colla… / Feeding over the arm instead of under — the lapel must pass under the trapped arm to create the arm-triangle geometry… / Not maintaining guard while feeding — the guard must stay closed to prevent the opponent from retreating; opening the… / Pulling the lapel without hip extension — the hips must extend to tighten the choke; lapel-pulling alone is insufficient.
Какие ещё названия есть у Standard Brabo Choke?
Standard Brabo Choke также известен как Burabō Chōku, Classic Brabo, Standard Lapel Overhook Choke.