Scissor Choke Tutorial by Nikki Sullivan
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Side Headscissors·nicsulli
I hit this choke back at EBI 12 and it can be pretty sneaky when your opponent's focused on defending the kimura. Check …
Перевод: Head Scissors (katakana loanword)
Дистанция и классификация
Категория
Удар и защитаЗамкиБлижний бойБой против нескольких
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Обзор
The side headscissors applies the leg-based head squeeze from side control, where the attacker is positioned perpendicular to the supine opponent. [1] The attacker captures the opponent's head between the thighs while maintaining a side control orientation, then squeezes the legs together to compress the carotid arteries from a lateral angle. [1],[2] The side position allows the attacker to use hip rotation to amplify the squeeze — rotating the hips generates a twisting compression that is difficult to defend. [2] This variant is commonly used as a transitional attack during guard passes or when the attacker is moving between side control and mount. [2],[3]
История и происхождение
Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке
- БразилияБразильское джиу-джитсу, Сабмишн-грэпплинг, ММА
- ЯпонияБразильское джиу-джитсу, Дзюдо, Сабмишн-грэпплинг
- СШАСабмишн-грэпплинг, ММА
- РоссияСамбо
Эффективность
The side angle provides good compression but is harder to maintain than standard guard headscissors; opponents can often roll to escape [1]
Родословная
A variation present in catch wrestling and sambo, where side-body attacks are more emphasized than in traditional BJJ [1]
Соревновательные результаты
Rare at elite competition; occasionally seen in sambo and catch wrestling events [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 guard (bottom position) — Use legs to control the opponent's head and arm, lock the leg configuration and apply compression
From mount (top) — Transition from mount by isolating an arm and threading legs around the head and arm
From side control (spinning) — Spin to face the opponent's legs, throw legs over the head to lock the choke
Варианты
Standard grip variation — primary hand configuration for maximum choking pressure
Gi variation — uses the lapel or collar as an anchor for additional friction and control
No-gi variation — adapted grip and positioning for submission grappling without the gi
Transition finish — applied during a positional change to catch the opponent off-guard
Видео
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Оценки
Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
7
Очень высокий7/10
Headscissors use the thighs to squeeze the head laterally; risk of neck strain
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Средний
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 side headscissors captures the opponent's head between the thighs from a lateral (side control) position — the attacker's legs wrap the neck from the side rather than from guard or north-south (Gracie & Gracie, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique, 2001)
✓From side control: thread one leg over the opponent's head and the other under, capturing the head between the thighs in a lateral orientation
✓The side headscissors creates a unique compression angle: the thighs press the neck from the side, which can find the carotid arteries at an angle not reached from guard or north-south positions
✓The side orientation allows the attacker to maintain partial top control: one hip stays on the mat while the legs encircle the neck — stability and submission coexist
✓Entry from side control: step the far leg over the head while the near leg slides under — lock the figure-four around the neck
✓The side headscissors transitions naturally from side control submissions: during kimura, americana, or arm control attempts, the leg positioning for headscissors may become available
✓The lateral headscissors is common in catch wrestling: the side-body position is a traditional catch wrestling control that naturally leads to neck compression with the legs
Типичные ошибки
!Not getting the leg fully over the head — the far leg must clear the head completely to position the thigh on the neck; partial placement catches the jaw
!Losing side control during the leg transition — maintain upper body control while the legs move; releasing side control to position the legs allows escape
!Not locking the figure-four — the lateral angle requires the lock for structural compression; unlocked legs are easily separated
!Squeezing from the wrong angle — adjust the hip position until the inner thighs contact the carotid arteries; the side angle may require angular fine-tuning
!Attempting from too far away — the legs must reach the neck from side control; if the upper body is too far from the head, the legs can't make the connection
!Not transitioning when the headscissors is defended — the side control position supports armbars, kimuras, and transitions; move on if the headscissors stalls
!Using the headscissors as a stalling tool — it is a submission; actively squeeze and finish rather than holding the position for control
Связанные техники
Контрприёмы
Цепочка подготовки
1Establish Position — achieve the controlling position needed for this submission
2Create the Threat — begin the submission setup to force a defensive reaction
3Secure the Hold — lock the submission grip with proper body mechanics
4Finish — apply increasing pressure until the opponent taps or the joint/choke takes effect
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
grip or squeeze strength, positional control
Favours
strong upper body for sustained compression
Key muscles
forearms, biceps, pectorals, core stabilisers
Часто задаваемые вопросы
What should I do if my opponent is defending against the Kimura and exposing their neck?
According to Nikki Sullivan, when your opponent is defending with their arms but their neck is exposed, you can transition to the side headscissors by keeping your grip tight, maintaining chest pressure on their arm, sliding the knee behind their shoulder under their head, and then bringing your top leg over to apply the choke.
How do I apply the choking pressure once I have my legs in position?
Nikki Sullivan explains that you should lock your top foot under the bottom foot, then extend and turn your hips down to apply the choke. If your opponent hides their chin, you can use the tendon on the back of your knee to ratchet underneath their chin to dig it up.
Why is maintaining the Kimura grip important during the side headscissors?
Nikki Sullivan emphasizes that keeping the Kimura grip tight—pushing your opponent's hand and wrist into their own body—is crucial because it prevents them from escaping by getting their elbow out and coming on top. It also allows you to return to attacking the Kimura if the choke isn't working, without losing position.
Как работает Side Headscissors?
The side headscissors applies the leg-based head squeeze from side control, where the attacker is positioned perpendicular to the supine opponent. The attacker captures the opponent's head between the thighs while maintaining a side control orientation, then squeezes the legs together to compress the carotid arteries from a lateral angle.
Откуда происходит Side Headscissors?
Side-mounted headscissors positions appear in catch wrestling and judo ground work, where attacking the head from side control was a standard offensive strategy. The technique was adapted into BJJ competition as an alternative to arm-based submissions from side control.
Разрешён ли Side Headscissors 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 Side Headscissors?
Оценка опасности 7/10. Headscissors use the thighs to squeeze the head laterally; risk of neck strain
Как подготовить Side Headscissors?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Establish Position → Create the Threat → Secure the Hold → Finish.
Как защититься от Side Headscissors?
Стандартные контрприёмы: Early Recognition — identify the submission attempt early and begin defence immediately / Posture and Base — maintain strong posture and base to prevent submission setups / Grip Fight — deny the attacker their preferred gripping configuration.
Какие есть варианты Side Headscissors?
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 Side Headscissors на соревнованиях?
Rare at elite competition; occasionally seen in sambo and catch wrestling events
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Side Headscissors?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Not getting the leg fully over the head — the far leg must clear the head completely to position the thigh on the nec… / Losing side control during the leg transition — maintain upper body control while the legs move; releasing side contr… / Not locking the figure-four — the lateral angle requires the lock for structural compression; unlocked legs are easil… / Squeezing from the wrong angle — adjust the hip position until the inner thighs contact the carotid arteries; the sid….
Какие ещё названия есть у Side Headscissors?
Side Headscissors также известен как Heddo Shizāzu, Side Scissor Choke, Lateral Kubi-basami.