送り襟絞め(Okuri-eri-jime)
TraditionalTranslation: sliding collar strangle
The sliding collar choke from back control involves gripping the opponent's collar and progressively walking or sliding the grip across the neck to remove slack and increase pressure. [1],[2] Rather than establishing a fixed cross-grip, the attacker starts with one deep collar grip and incrementally slides it to the opposite side while the second hand controls or assists. [1],[3] Each incremental advance tightens the collar against the carotid arteries, allowing the attacker to build the choke against an opponent actively defending. [1] This makes it effective against opponents who use hand-fighting to prevent sudden deep grip insertion. [2],[4]
The sliding collar choke derives from judo's okuri-eri-jime (送襟絞め, 'sliding collar strangle'), one of the original Kodokan shime-waza where the collar is progressively advanced across the throat. [2],[3] In BJJ, the sliding approach was refined for back mount and body triangle positions where the attacker has extended time to work the collar incrementally past defenses. [1],[4]
The sliding collar choke uses a sliding hand motion across the collar to compress the carotid arteries bilaterally. [1]
Sliding collar chokes are traditional judo shimewaza techniques refined in BJJ. [1]
Sliding collar chokes are a standard gi submission in IBJJF competition. [1]
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The sliding collar choke is a gi-based rear control submission that leverages lapel and collar grips to compress the carotid arteries. All three instructors emphasize the critical importance of proper wrist positioning—the sharp bone of the wrist must cut into the neck rather than lying flat—and agree that taking slack out of the collar before applying pressure is essential. Spy Choke instructor highlights the foundational mechanics: hiding the choking hand to prevent thumb grabbing, passing the collar to remove slack, and using bodyweight via a reclined position rather than arm strength to finish. Stephan Kesting advocates for an exceptionally tight first collar grip with the second grip optionally sourced from the opponent's shoulder material, and stresses that wrist mechanics and chest-to-chest finishing (rather than arms open) maximize choke efficacy. Chewjitsu offers a practical grip enhancement—flipping the lapel outward to engage four fingers plus thumb for stronger hand utilization—and presents five distinct finishing variations from the same lapel grip, all sharing wrist flexion as the mechanical constant. Where Spy Choke prioritizes perpendicular body rotation for advanced applications, Kesting and Chewjitsu focus on grip depth and positional control without necessarily rotating. All three agree that maintaining grip integrity while threatening secondary attacks (triangles, armbars) forces defensive errors that expose the choke's finishing moment.
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Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
Sliding collar choke uses a pulling-and-sliding motion to tighten the collar against the neck
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Kodokan Judo — Official Katame-waza Classification
Kodokan — Okuri-eri-jime (送り襟絞め) official classification
Standard Japanese martial arts terminology (kanji/hiragana)
Established Japanese martial arts naming convention — native Japanese term (和語/漢語)
Kodokan — Okuri-eri-jime (送り襟絞め) official classification
grip or squeeze strength, positional control
strong upper body for sustained compression
forearms, biceps, pectorals, core stabilisers
Stephan Kesting emphasizes that you need to use the sharp part of your wrist to cut into the neck rather than a flat part. Angle your wrist so it creates a cutting edge, and avoid keeping it flat, as this reduces choking pressure.
Stephan Kesting teaches that you should keep your elbows tight, pull inward while expanding your chest open, and use the same posture-breaking mechanic—coming up and pulling rather than relying only on arm strength. Avoid opening your elbows.
Stephan Kesting warns not to overexert when you don't have the choke locked in, as this wastes energy. You should only commit fully and pull tight when you feel you're actually going to get the submission.
According to BJJ Basics instructor, you should never just grab the collar—always pass it first to remove slack. The underhook grabs and pulls out first, then the thumb goes up high, ensuring the collar is tight before you apply pressure.
BJJ Basics emphasizes using your back rather than just your arms, especially against larger opponents. Lie back and let both arms go straight so your body weight finishes the choke rather than muscular arm strength.
The sliding collar choke from back control involves gripping the opponent's collar and progressively walking or sliding the grip across the neck to remove slack and increase pressure. Rather than establishing a fixed cross-grip, the attacker starts with one deep collar grip and incrementally slides it to the opposite side while the second hand controls or assists.
The sliding collar choke derives from judo's okuri-eri-jime (送襟絞め, 'sliding collar strangle'), one of the original Kodokan shime-waza where the collar is progressively advanced across the throat. In BJJ, the sliding approach was refined for back mount and body triangle positions where the attacker has extended time to work the collar incrementally past defenses.
IBJJF: legal — Legal at all belt levels, gi and no-gi — chokes are the safest submission cat…; IJF: legal — Legal (shime-waza) — strangulation techniques are one of three permitted subm…; ADCC: restricted — N/A (no-gi competition only — technique requires gi); Unified MMA: restricted — N/A (technique requires gi — not applicable in MMA); FIAS Sport Sambo: banned — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo; FIAS Combat Sambo: legal — Legal
Danger rating 8/10. Sliding collar choke uses a pulling-and-sliding motion to tighten the collar against the neck
The standard setup chain: Achieve Controlling Position → Isolate the Neck → Set the Grip → Apply Pressure.
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.
Common variants: 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 …).
Sliding collar chokes are a standard gi submission in IBJJF competition.
Top errors to watch for: Starting with too shallow a grip — the initial grip must be deep enough to allow the hand to slide further; starting … / Sliding without pulling with the opposite hand — both hands must work together; one slides while the other pulls the … / Attempting the slide against a dry, stiff collar — the collar must have some give; on very stiff gis, soften the coll… / Not committing body weight over the choke — from mount, lean forward and drive weight through the arms into the colla….
The Sliding Collar-Choke is also known as Okuri-eri-jime, Sliding Collar Strangle, Clock Choke.
