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Two Hand Collar Choke·ROYDEAN
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Two Hand Collar Choke
Species両手絞(Ryote-jime)
TraditionalTranslation: Two-Hand Strangle
Overview
The two hand collar choke from back control uses both hands gripping deep inside the opponent's collar to create a cross-pressure strangle. [1] The attacker feeds both hands from behind into the lapel, then pulls outward and downward to compress the carotid arteries using the collar fabric as the choking surface. [1],[2] Effective in gi grappling when the opponent defends the rear naked choke grip by controlling the choking arm. [2]
History & Origin
The two-hand collar choke from the back uses both hands gripping the same side of the collar to compress the carotid arteries. This grip configuration has its roots in Kodokan judo's okuri-eri-jime (送襟絞, 'sliding collar strangle'), where both hands work the lapel from behind. [1] In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the two-hand collar choke was adopted as a reliable back-attack option when the opponent defends against crossed grips. [2] Saulo Ribeiro classifies it among the essential collar attacks from the back, noting that the parallel grip creates a different pressure vector than the cross collar variation and can be more difficult to defend once both hands are set. [3]
Effectiveness
The two-hand collar choke uses both hands gripping the collar symmetrically to create a powerful bilateral strangle. [1]
Lineage
Two-hand collar chokes are fundamental judo shimewaza adopted in BJJ. [1]
Competition Record
Two-hand collar chokes are standard gi submissions in both judo and IBJJF competition. [1]
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Biomechanical Mechanism
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
Position & Entry
From back control with seatbelt — Establish hooks or body triangle, slide choking arm under the chin, connect hands and squeeze
From turtle top (back take) — Break down the turtle, insert hooks, secure seatbelt grip, slide to back control and apply the choke
From standing back clinch — Secure rear body lock, drag opponent to the mat while inserting hooks, transition to choking position
Variants
Short choke (palm-to-palm grip) — compact grip for tight spaces when the chin is partially tucked
Gable grip RNC — interlocked fingers behind the head for maximum squeeze pressure
Body triangle RNC — adds body triangle control for stronger hip management during the choke
One-arm RNC — single arm under the chin when the second arm cannot reach behind the head
Videos
North/South Strangle - Finishing With 2 Hands by John Danaher
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Two Hand Collar Choke·BJJ Fanatics
FINISHING the North/South Strangle with 2 HANDS https://bjjfanatics.com John Danaher demonstrates how to finish a North…
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What Instructors Say
The two-hand collar choke is executed by establishing initial control with a primary strangle arm before securing both hands together to maximize pressure and stability. John Danaher (BJJ Fanatics) emphasizes that approximately 90% of the choke's effectiveness comes from the initial arm placement, with the two-hand lock serving as a finishing mechanism. His approach from back control involves turning the hips slightly to place the outside knee on the mat, walking across the opponent's centerline, locking the hands, then using the locked hands to push the body away before bringing the shoulder down in a 'paper cutter' motion toward the hand. Danaher stresses keeping the elbow underneath the body rather than extended, as this maximizes shoulder pressure on the esophagus. ROYDEAN (CVBJJ Online) provides multiple collar-choke variations from side control, focusing on isolating the opponent's arms and controlling the collar with various hand placements—thumb-in-collar, four fingers, or full-hand grips. His method involves taking slack out of the collar before applying pressure, often using a windshield-wiper motion with the elbow to tighten the choke, and employing head pressure as the finishing mechanism. Both instructors prioritize hand/arm locking and weight distribution, though Danaher's framework centers on back-control mechanics while ROYDEAN addresses side-control applications.
Synthesized from 2 instructors
- BJJ Fanatics — North/South Strangle - Finishing With 2 Hands by John Danaher: Detailed mechanics of two-hand collar choke from back control, emphasizing the primacy of the first arm, hip positioning, centerline walking, hand-locking technique, and the 'paper cutter' shoulder finish with proper elbow positioning.
- ROYDEAN — BJJ Techniques | Multiple Side Control Chokes | CVBJJ Online: Multiple collar-choke setups from side control with emphasis on arm isolation, various collar-grip options, slack-removal mechanics, windshield-wiper elbow motion, and head-pressure finishing techniques.
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
8
Very High8/10
Two-handed collar grip creates a strong bilateral strangle from back mount
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Intermediate
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Illegal
— FIAS Sport Sambo — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDFRestricted
— no-gi competition only — technique requires gi
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF— technique requires gi — not applicable in MMA
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDFLegal
— IBJJF — Legal at all belt levels, gi and no-gi — chokes a...
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— FIAS Combat Sambo — Legal
FIAS Combat Sambo RulesPDFTraining Notes
✓The two-hand collar choke uses both hands inserted deep into the opponent's collar to create maximum strangling force — the bilateral grip doubles the compression on both carotid arteries (Gracie & Gracie, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique, 2001)
✓Both hands grip the collar with four fingers inside: one hand on each side of the neck, crossing at the wrists — the X-shaped forearm structure compresses the arteries
✓This is one of the most powerful collar chokes: two hands create twice the gripping force and allow independent pressure adjustment on each artery
✓From mount: insert both hands sequentially, establishing the first grip deep before adding the second — the order prevents the opponent from defending both simultaneously
✓The finishing motion: pull both hands toward your chest while driving elbows down and together — the crossed wrists tighten like a cable-and-pulley system
✓The two-hand collar choke from closed guard is a classic technique: Roger Gracie submitted multiple world-class opponents with this fundamental choke from mount
✓The X-pattern of the forearms is critical: the wrists must cross at the throat so that each forearm presses a different artery — parallel placement reduces effectiveness
Common Mistakes
!Inserting both hands simultaneously — establish one grip first, then the second; trying both at once allows the opponent to defend
!Insufficient grip depth — both hands must cross the centre line of the neck; shallow grips create pushes rather than strangles
!Pulling the hands apart instead of together — the elbows must drive toward each other and down; separating the hands opens the X and releases pressure
!Not using body weight — from mount, lean forward through the grips; from guard, pull the opponent down; muscular squeezing alone is insufficient
!Crossed wrists too far from the neck — the wrists should cross directly at the throat; crossing too far from the neck reduces compression
!Neglecting positional control — the two-hand grip commits both hands to the choke; if position is lost, there's no hand free to recover
!Not addressing the opponent's inside frames — their elbows and hands will try to insert between your wrists and their neck; clear frames before establishing grips
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
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
Setup Chain
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
Sources & References
Primary Source
Kodokan Judo — Official Shime-waza #9
1BookKodokan Judo — Official Shime-waza #9
Japanese terminology sourced from Kodokan Judo — Official Shime-waza #9
Official Kodokan ground technique classification system
Standard Japanese martial arts terminology (kanji/hiragana)
4OtherJapanese Martial Arts Standard Terminology (武道用語)
Established Japanese martial arts naming convention — native Japanese term (和語/漢語)
5CitationKodokan Judo — Official Shime-waza #9
Japanese terminology sourced from Kodokan Judo — Official Shime-waza #9
Community
Athletics
Requires
upper body squeeze strength, bicep/forearm endurance
Favours
shorter, thicker arms for tighter squeeze
Key muscles
biceps, forearms, pectorals, deltoids
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I lock my hands when finishing the two-hand collar choke?
John Danaher emphasizes that locked hands are much more effective in competition, similar to how locked feet provide better control in other techniques.
What's the correct arm position when finishing the two-hand collar choke?
Keep your elbows tucked back underneath you and bring your shoulder down like a paper cutter onto your opponent's esophagus—never lift your hands up to your chest, as extended arms will kill your own strangle.
How should I move my body to apply finishing pressure?
Lock your hands, then use them to push your opponent away while you move toward the center line, shifting your shoulder down and following with your elbow to complete the strangulation.
How does the Two Hand Collar Choke work?
The two hand collar choke from back control uses both hands gripping deep inside the opponent's collar to create a cross-pressure strangle. The attacker feeds both hands from behind into the lapel, then pulls outward and downward to compress the carotid arteries using the collar fabric as the choking surface.
Where does the Two Hand Collar Choke come from?
The two-hand collar choke from the back uses both hands gripping the same side of the collar to compress the carotid arteries. This grip configuration has its roots in Kodokan judo's okuri-eri-jime (送襟絞, 'sliding collar strangle'), where both hands work the lapel from behind.
Is the Two Hand Collar Choke legal in competition?
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
How dangerous is the Two Hand Collar Choke?
Danger rating 8/10. Two-handed collar grip creates a strong bilateral strangle from back mount
How do I set up the Two Hand Collar Choke?
The standard setup chain: Achieve Controlling Position → Isolate the Neck → Set the Grip → Apply Pressure.
How do I defend against the Two Hand Collar Choke?
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 Two Hand Collar Choke?
Common variants: Short choke (palm-to-palm grip) (compact grip for tight spaces when the chin is partially …); Gable grip RNC (interlocked fingers behind the head for maximum squeeze p…); Body triangle RNC (adds body triangle control for stronger hip management du…); One-arm RNC (single arm under the chin when the second arm cannot reac…).
How effective is the Two Hand Collar Choke in competition?
Two-hand collar chokes are standard gi submissions in both judo and IBJJF competition.
What are common mistakes when doing the Two Hand Collar Choke?
Top errors to watch for: Inserting both hands simultaneously — establish one grip first, then the second; trying both at once allows the oppon… / Insufficient grip depth — both hands must cross the centre line of the neck; shallow grips create pushes rather than … / Pulling the hands apart instead of together — the elbows must drive toward each other and down; separating the hands … / Not using body weight — from mount, lean forward through the grips; from guard, pull the opponent down; muscular sque….
What are other names for the Two Hand Collar Choke?
The Two Hand Collar Choke is also known as Ryote-jime, Double Collar Choke, Two-Hand Rear Collar Strangle.