Baseball Bat From Standing Backpack Outside Grip Feed

Variety

立ちバックからの野球バット絞め(外側襟取り)(Tachi Backo kara no Yakyū Batto-jime — Soto-gawa Eri Tori)

Hybrid

Translation: Baseball Bat Lapel Choke from Standing Backpack with Outside Grip Feed

Overview

From standing backpack control the attacker feeds the near lapel using the outside hand to wrap over the collar, secures a cross-grip on the far lapel, establishes a strong outside bite, then rotates wrists and drives hips forward to apply a high-leverage lapel strangle while maintaining the standing anchor.

Also known as
Outside Grip Standing Baseball Bat Choke[1]Rear Outside Lapel Feed Baseball Bat[2]

History & Origin

Variation developed within gi-based BJJ to utilize an outside lapel bite for different leverage and control dynamics compared to inside feeds; popularized in competition and instructional exchanges

Effectiveness

The outside grip feed offers an alternative leverage angle that can be harder to defend for opponents who anticipate the inside feed, providing a complementary option in the baseball bat system. [1]

Lineage

The outside grip feed variation uses a different collar grip entry for the baseball bat choke from standing back control. [1]

Competition Record

This variation appears at advanced gi BJJ competition. [1]

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Biomechanical Mechanism

ActionOutside grip produces wide lapel bite across carotids with forearm leverage
ConstraintStanding backpack anchor plus leg/hip anchor prevents torso rotation
Joints AffectedNeck, cervical spine
Torque DirectionPosterior compression combined with outward rotational sweep

Position & Entry

From standing backpack seatbelt control feed lapel with outside hand over collar, cross-grip far lapel, lock hips and rotate to finish; transition from seated backpack by standing up and switching to outside feed

Variants

Inside Grip Feed | Standing Rolling Finish

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Ratings

Danger Rating

Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to

9
Extreme9/10

Very high risk; outside bite can finish quickly and imposes significant cervical shear if applied forcefully

Difficulty

Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably

Advanced
Competition Legality

Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets

Illegal
FIAS Sport Sambolapel grips not part of ruleset
ADCCrequires gi lapels
Restricted
Unified MMArare
Varies
IJFContext-dependent — legal as gi strangle when applied safely
Legal
IBJJF

Training Notes

Practice secure outside lapel wraps and hip anchoring before rotation, drill progressively with strict tap protocols, avoid explosive finishes during drilling to protect training partners

Common Mistakes

!Using a shallow outside feed, failing to secure hip anchor, over-rotating and losing backpack control, neglecting partner safety during practice

Related Techniques

Counter Techniques

Setup Chain

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

Sources & References

Primary Source

Japanese BJJ community standard terminology; ベースボールチョーク (Baseball Choke) from Yahoo知恵袋 BJJ community

Japanese Q&A community — BJJ technique name verification

2OtherJapanese Martial Arts Hybrid Terminology

Mixed Japanese-Western terminology — combines traditional Japanese terms with katakana loanwords

3CitationJapanese BJJ community standard terminology; ベースボールチョーク (Baseball Choke) from Yahoo知恵袋 BJJ community

Japanese terminology sourced from Japanese BJJ community standard terminology; ベースボールチョーク (Baseball Choke) from Yahoo知恵袋 BJJ community

Community

Athletics

Requires

grip or squeeze strength, positional control

Favours

strong upper body for sustained compression

Key muscles

forearms, biceps, pectorals, core stabilisers

Notes

Outside feed provides a wider lapel bite useful when inside grip is blocked; still requires careful drilling and strict safety measures.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Baseball Bat From Standing Backpack Outside Grip Feed work?

From standing backpack control the attacker feeds the near lapel using the outside hand to wrap over the collar, secures a cross-grip on the far lapel, establishes a strong outside bite, then rotates wrists and drives hips forward to apply a high-leverage lapel strangle while maintaining the standing anchor.

Where does the Baseball Bat From Standing Backpack Outside Grip Feed come from?

Variation developed within gi-based BJJ to utilize an outside lapel bite for different leverage and control dynamics compared to inside feeds; popularized in competition and instructional exchanges

How dangerous is the Baseball Bat From Standing Backpack Outside Grip Feed?

9/10 — Very high risk; outside bite can finish quickly and imposes significant cervical shear if applied forcefully

How do I set up the Baseball Bat From Standing Backpack Outside Grip Feed?

The standard setup chain: Achieve Controlling Position → Isolate the Neck → Set the Grip → Apply Pressure.

How do I defend against the Baseball Bat From Standing Backpack Outside Grip Feed?

Standard counters include: 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.

What are the variants of the Baseball Bat From Standing Backpack Outside Grip Feed?

Common variants: Inside Grip Feed; Standing Rolling Finish.

How effective is the Baseball Bat From Standing Backpack Outside Grip Feed in competition?

This variation appears at advanced gi BJJ competition.

What are common mistakes when doing the Baseball Bat From Standing Backpack Outside Grip Feed?

Top errors to watch for: Using a shallow outside feed, failing to secure hip anchor, over-rotating and losing backpack control, neglecting par….

What are other names for the Baseball Bat From Standing Backpack Outside Grip Feed?

The Baseball Bat From Standing Backpack Outside Grip Feed is also known as Tachi Backo kara no Yakyū Batto-jime — Soto-gawa Eri Tori, Outside Grip Standing Baseball Bat Choke, Rear Outside Lapel Feed Baseball Bat.