Peruvian Neck Tie
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Peruvian Necktie
Genusペルヴィアンネクタイ(Peruvian Nekutai)
TransliterationTranslation: Peruvian Necktie (katakana loanword)
Overview
The Peruvian necktie is a front headlock choke where the attacker wraps one arm around the opponent's neck, locks a grip, and throws a leg over the opponent's back to create downward leverage that tightens the strangle. [1],[2] The leg draped across the back acts as a lever — the weight of the leg plus hip extension creates significantly more compression than arms alone can generate. [1],[3] The technique is entered from a front headlock when the opponent is turtled or on all fours, and finished by sitting back while the leg drives the opponent's head downward. [1],[4]
History & Origin
The Peruvian necktie was developed and popularized by Tony DeSouza, an American MMA fighter of Peruvian descent, in the mid-2000s. [1],[2] DeSouza used the technique successfully in professional MMA competition, and it quickly spread through BJJ and submission grappling as a high-leverage front headlock finish. [1],[3] The leg-over mechanic was a novel addition to the traditional front headlock arsenal. [1],[4]
Effectiveness
The Peruvian necktie uses a front headlock grip combined with a sprawled leg over the back to create a powerful choking mechanism. [1]
Lineage
The Peruvian necktie was created by Tony DeSouza, a Peruvian-American BJJ and MMA competitor. [1]
Competition Record
The Peruvian necktie has been finished in UFC and other MMA promotions, notably by Tony DeSouza and CB Dollaway. [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
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
9
Extreme9/10
The Peruvian necktie uses leg pressure over the back to amplify front headlock compression
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Advanced
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Illegal
— FIAS Sport Sambo — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDFLegal
— 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 RulesPDFTraining Notes
✓The Peruvian necktie uses a front-headlock grip combined with leg placement over the opponent's back to create a strangle — the attacker's leg acts as a lever that drives the forearm into the neck (Danaher, Front Headlock System: Go Further Faster, 2019)
✓From front headlock: wrap the arm around the neck (arm-in or arm-out), connect the hands, then throw one leg over the opponent's back — the leg's weight and leverage tightens the arm loop
✓The Peruvian necktie's innovation is the leg: by throwing a leg over the back, the attacker creates a fulcrum that multiplies the choking force without requiring muscular squeezing
✓The technique is named for Tony DeSouza, a Peruvian-American MMA fighter who popularised it — though the mechanics draw from traditional wrestling front-headlock controls
✓The finish: as the leg presses down on the back, the opponent is driven forward and down — this motion compresses the neck against the choking arm like a vice
✓The Peruvian necktie works from the front headlock when guillotine and anaconda attempts are defended: the leg-over-the-back addition changes the leverage angle entirely
✓This submission is particularly effective against turtled opponents: the head-down position is ideal for establishing the headlock, and the exposed back is perfect for the leg placement
Common Mistakes
!Not getting the leg fully over the back — the leg must pass over and press down on the opponent's back; a leg that doesn't clear the back lacks the necessary leverage
!Throwing the wrong leg — throw the leg on the same side as the choking arm; the opposite leg doesn't create the correct angle
!Not maintaining the headlock grip during the leg transition — the grip must stay tight as the leg swings over; momentary looseness allows the opponent to pull the head out
!Attempting against an opponent who is posturing up — the Peruvian necktie requires the opponent's head to be low; against an upright opponent, snap down first
!Not falling to the choking side — as the leg goes over, fall to the choking arm side; staying upright reduces the compression
!Using the leg as the sole choking mechanism — the leg creates leverage, but the forearm must be correctly positioned on the neck; a misplaced forearm with perfect leg position still fails
!Telegraphing the leg swing — set up the headlock grip first, then swiftly swing the leg; a slow, obvious leg movement allows the opponent to posture and escape
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
Yahoo知恵袋 BJJ community threads; Acai Cafe (cafe.quietwarriors.com) necktie choke comparison
Japanese Q&A community — BJJ technique name verification
Japanese BJJ community forum
3OtherJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
4CitationYahoo知恵袋 BJJ community threads; Acai Cafe (cafe.quietwarriors.com) necktie choke comparison
Japanese terminology sourced from Yahoo知恵袋 BJJ community threads; Acai Cafe (cafe.quietwarriors.com) necktie choke comparison
Community
Athletics
Requires
grip or squeeze strength, positional control
Favours
strong upper body for sustained compression
Key muscles
forearms, biceps, pectorals, core stabilisers
Sub-techniques
Peruvian Necktie From Closed Guard
SpeciesThe Peruvian necktie from closed guard is applied by the bottom player who secures a front headlock grip, then throws one leg over the opponent's back to create a lever that drives the head downward into the choking arm. [1,2] From closed guard, the attacker wraps the neck and threads the leg over the opponent's shoulder line, using hip extension and leg pressure to generate the downward force that tightens the strangle. [1] The closed guard initially controls distance before the leg is elevated to create the characteristic necktie lever. [1,2]
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Peruvian Necktie From Front Headlock
SpeciesThe Peruvian necktie from front headlock is the primary application of this technique, where the attacker secures a front headlock and then throws one or both legs over the opponent's back while sitting through to create a powerful downward lever on the trapped head. [1,2] The legs act as a lever arm that drives the opponent's head deeper into the choking arm, creating simultaneous carotid compression (the choking arm bicep against one side of the neck) and cervical flexion (head driven into the chest). [1] The attacker sits back and extends the hips to maximize the downward force, producing a fast and powerful finish that blends choking with cranking mechanics. [1,2]
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Notes
The Peruvian necktie appears in 3 passages in our corpus. A front headlock choke where the attacker threads one arm around the neck, grips their own leg, and drops weight to create a choking pressure. Named for its popularization by Tony DeSouza, who has Peruvian heritage. (BJJ competition records)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I maintain pressure once I have the guillotine grip in a Peruvian Necktie?
Keep your body hugged tightly into your opponent and maintain pressure on their back throughout the technique. Chosen Few BJJ emphasizes staying super tight and bringing them into your elbows to maximize control.
What's the correct body position for finishing a Peruvian Necktie?
You need to be in a deadlift position with your chest up and back slightly curved, keeping yourself tall rather than collapsing forward. This position allows you to squeeze effectively while maintaining leverage.
How is choking with a Peruvian Necktie different from a regular guillotine?
With a Peruvian Necktie, you must crunch into your opponent and bring their neck or chin down to their chest to achieve the choke, rather than being able to choke however you want as with a full guillotine grip.
Where should my leg go when transitioning into a Peruvian Necktie?
Your outside leg goes over your opponent's head with your hamstring positioned along their neck, while you continue squeezing them into your body.
How does the Peruvian Necktie work?
The Peruvian necktie is a front headlock choke where the attacker wraps one arm around the opponent's neck, locks a grip, and throws a leg over the opponent's back to create downward leverage that tightens the strangle. The leg draped across the back acts as a lever — the weight of the leg plus hip extension creates significantly more compression than arms alone can generate.
Where does the Peruvian Necktie come from?
The Peruvian necktie was developed and popularized by Tony DeSouza, an American MMA fighter of Peruvian descent, in the mid-2000s. DeSouza used the technique successfully in professional MMA competition, and it quickly spread through BJJ and submission grappling as a high-leverage front headlock finish.
Is the Peruvian Necktie 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: legal — Legal; Unified MMA: legal — Legal — choke submissions are among the most common finishes in MMA; FIAS Sport Sambo: banned — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo; FIAS Combat Sambo: legal — Legal
How dangerous is the Peruvian Necktie?
Danger rating 9/10. The Peruvian necktie uses leg pressure over the back to amplify front headlock compression
How do I set up the Peruvian Necktie?
The standard setup chain: Achieve Controlling Position → Isolate the Neck → Set the Grip → Apply Pressure.
How do I defend against the Peruvian Necktie?
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 Peruvian Necktie?
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 …).
How effective is the Peruvian Necktie in competition?
The Peruvian necktie has been finished in UFC and other MMA promotions, notably by Tony DeSouza and CB Dollaway.
What are common mistakes when doing the Peruvian Necktie?
Top errors to watch for: Not getting the leg fully over the back — the leg must pass over and press down on the opponent's back; a leg that do… / Throwing the wrong leg — throw the leg on the same side as the choking arm; the opposite leg doesn't create the corre… / Not maintaining the headlock grip during the leg transition — the grip must stay tight as the leg swings over; moment… / Attempting against an opponent who is posturing up — the Peruvian necktie requires the opponent's head to be low; aga….
What are other names for the Peruvian Necktie?
The Peruvian Necktie is also known as Peruvian Nekutai, Peruvian Tie, Leg-Over Necktie, Peruvian Choke.