Headscissors Strangle

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Перевод: Head Scissors (katakana loanword)

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Обзор

The headscissors strangle uses both legs clamped around the opponent's head (without trapping an arm) to create bilateral compression on both sides of the neck. [1],[2] Unlike the triangle choke, which requires an arm trapped inside, the headscissors relies solely on the squeezing power of both legs against the temples and neck. Pure headscissors are less effective as blood chokes than triangles but can generate powerful compression and serve as control positions that set up transitions. [3]

Также известна как
Ashi-jimeJP[1]Leg Strangle[2]Leg-Assisted Choke[3]
Используется в

История и происхождение

Headscissors techniques have ancient roots in wrestling traditions worldwide — the scissor hold appears in both Greco-Roman and catch wrestling. [1] In modern grappling, the headscissors is more commonly used as a transitional control than a finishing submission. [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

The headscissors strangle mechanic relies on adductor strength and precise leg positioning around the neck — when both carotids are compressed, unconsciousness follows rapidly [1]

Родословная

One of the most ancient submission mechanics in martial arts history, predating formal grappling systems. Found in virtually every culture's wrestling tradition [1]

Соревновательные результаты

While the technique is universally known, it has become increasingly rare at elite competition as defensive awareness and head positioning have improved [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 closed guardControl one arm across the centreline, throw legs up to lock the triangle (one arm in, one arm out), angle hips and squeeze
From mount (mounted triangle)Isolate one arm, slide the knee up and over the shoulder, lock the triangle from top position
From open guard (arm drag)Drag one arm across, shoot the legs up to lock the figure-four leg configuration around head and arm

Видео

Crooked Neck Scissors - Leg Choke - Neck Crank

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Оценки

Уровень опасности

Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника

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Очень высокий7/10

Headscissors use the thighs to squeeze the head laterally; risk of neck strain

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 headscissors strangle subfamily groups all head-only leg strangles that use the thighs to compress the carotid arteries — the defining characteristic is the exclusion of any arm from the choking loop (Gracie & Gracie, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique, 2001)
The subfamily distinguishes headscissors (head only) from triangles (head plus arm): this is a fundamental taxonomic distinction in leg-based chokes
The headscissors strangle includes the standard headscissors and all positional variants: from guard, north-south, side control, turtle, and standing
The headscissors strangle is the purest form of leg choke: only the legs participate in the strangulation — no arms, shoulders, or fabric are involved
The subfamily is historically significant: headscissors appear in the earliest recorded wrestling techniques and persist in every modern grappling art
The headscissors strangle is biomechanically powerful: the legs generate far more compressive force than the arms — when both thighs contact the carotid arteries, unconsciousness is rapid
The figure-four leg lock (ankle behind knee) is the universal securing mechanism across all species in this subfamily

Типичные ошибки

!Including an arm in the headscissors — this transforms it into a triangle; the headscissors specifically excludes arms
!Not understanding the distinction between headscissors and triangle — they are different submissions with different mechanics
!Relying only on the guard headscissors — the subfamily includes entries from north-south, side control, turtle, and standing; develop multiple entries
!Using only muscular squeezing — the figure-four lock and hip extension provide structural compression that supplements muscular effort
!Targeting the jaw instead of the neck — the thighs must compress at carotid level; jaw compression is a crank, not a choke
!Not drilling the figure-four lock from multiple positions — the leg orientation changes from position to position; practise the lock from every angle
!Dismissing the headscissors as a low-level technique — it is a fundamental and powerful submission that works at all levels when applied correctly

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 grappling/BJJ standard terminology; JBJJF competition usage

Official Japanese BJJ federation — competition rules and terminology

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 grappling/BJJ standard terminology; JBJJF competition usage

Japanese terminology sourced from Japanese grappling/BJJ standard terminology; JBJJF competition usage

Сообщество

Атлетизм

Requires

hip flexibility, long legs relative to torso

Favours

longer limbs for easier figure-four lock around head and arm

Key muscles

hip adductors, hamstrings, quadriceps

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Как работает Headscissors Strangle?

The headscissors strangle uses both legs clamped around the opponent's head (without trapping an arm) to create bilateral compression on both sides of the neck. Unlike the triangle choke, which requires an arm trapped inside, the headscissors relies solely on the squeezing power of both legs against the temples and neck.

Откуда происходит Headscissors Strangle?

Headscissors techniques have ancient roots in wrestling traditions worldwide — the scissor hold appears in both Greco-Roman and catch wrestling. In modern grappling, the headscissors is more commonly used as a transitional control than a finishing submission.

Разрешён ли Headscissors Strangle 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 Headscissors Strangle?

Оценка опасности 7/10. Headscissors use the thighs to squeeze the head laterally; risk of neck strain

Как подготовить Headscissors Strangle?

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

Как защититься от Headscissors Strangle?

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 Headscissors Strangle?

Распространённые варианты: Standard triangle (classic figure-four leg lock around the head and one arm …); Reverse triangle (legs locked from behind or inverted angle for different a…); Mounted triangle (applied from mount position with gravity assisting the sq…); No-arm triangle (both arms excluded, legs-only compression on the neck).

Насколько эффективен Headscissors Strangle на соревнованиях?

While the technique is universally known, it has become increasingly rare at elite competition as defensive awareness and head positioning have improved

Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Headscissors Strangle?

Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Including an arm in the headscissors — this transforms it into a triangle; the headscissors specifically excludes arms / Not understanding the distinction between headscissors and triangle — they are different submissions with different m… / Relying only on the guard headscissors — the subfamily includes entries from north-south, side control, turtle, and s… / Using only muscular squeezing — the figure-four lock and hip extension provide structural compression that supplement….

Какие ещё названия есть у Headscissors Strangle?

Headscissors Strangle также известен как Heddo Shizāzu, Ashi-jime, Leg Strangle, Leg-Assisted Choke.