Translation: Peruvian Necktie (katakana loanword)
The Peruvian necktie from closed guard with shin across the neck applies the necktie's signature leg-over-head mechanic from a bottom guard position. [1] The attacker, playing closed guard, wraps the opponent's neck in a front headlock grip, then opens the guard and swings one shin across the back of the opponent's neck, pressing downward to create a lever effect. [1],[2] The shin acts as a wedge that drives the opponent's head forward into the choking arm, dramatically amplifying the compression without requiring upper body strength. [2] This guard application is less common than the top-position entries but is effective as a surprise attack when the opponent drops their head low while attempting to pass. [2],[3]
Rarely seen in competition due to the difficulty of securing shin-across-neck from closed guard; more of a novelty setup than a reliable finish [1]
Derived from Tony DeSouza's original Peruvian Necktie concept, adapted to guard by creative no-gi grapplers in the late 2000s [1]
Virtually no recorded finishes at major competition level; occasionally attempted in local no-gi events [1]
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Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
Necktie chokes use leg pressure over the back combined with front headlock grip for extreme compression
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
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grip or squeeze strength, positional control
strong upper body for sustained compression
forearms, biceps, pectorals, core stabilisers
Bernardo Faria emphasizes that wrapping your arms around your opponent's body allows them to trap your arm and roll you over, a common escape in wrestling. Instead, focus on connecting your rib cage to theirs and use your hands for control points like the far hip and back of the head.
Bernardo Faria explains that the blade of your forearm must continue pressing against your opponent's neck, and you should place it where the hair starts on the back of the headβnot too highβto prevent your arm from slipping off when they try to defend.
According to Bernardo Faria, hooking the leg prevents your opponent from rolling away or escaping over the hook, significantly strengthening the finish even though the choke can work without it.
Bernardo Faria advises keeping your free hand on the back of your opponent's head and pushing it down, explaining that the body follows the head in the same direction, making them uncomfortable and harder to escape.
The Peruvian necktie from closed guard with shin across the neck applies the necktie's signature leg-over-head mechanic from a bottom guard position. The attacker, playing closed guard, wraps the opponent's neck in a front headlock grip, then opens the guard and swings one shin across the back of the opponent's neck, pressing downward to create a lever effect.
The Peruvian necktie was originated by Tony DeSouza, a Peruvian-American MMA fighter, who first demonstrated it in professional competition. The closed guard variant emerged as creative BJJ players adapted DeSouza's technique into their guard attack systems during the late 2000s.
IBJJF: legal β Legal at all belt levels, gi and no-gi β chokes are the safest submission catβ¦; IJF: legal β Legal (shime-waza) β strangulation techniques are one of three permitted submβ¦; ADCC: legal β Legal; Unified MMA: legal β Legal β choke submissions are among the most common finishes in MMA; FIAS Sport Sambo: banned β All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo; FIAS Combat Sambo: legal β Legal
Danger rating 9/10. Necktie chokes use leg pressure over the back combined with front headlock grip for extreme compression
The standard setup chain: Establish Position β Create the Threat β Secure the Hold β Finish.
Standard counters include: Early Recognition β identify the submission attempt early and begin defence immediately / Posture and Base β maintain strong posture and base to prevent submission setups / Grip Fight β deny the attacker their preferred gripping configuration.
Common variants: Standard grip variation (primary hand configuration for maximum choking pressure); Gi variation (uses the lapel or collar as an anchor for additional fricβ¦); No-gi variation (adapted grip and positioning for submission grappling witβ¦); Transition finish (applied during a positional change to catch the opponent β¦).
Virtually no recorded finishes at major competition level; occasionally attempted in local no-gi events
Top errors to watch for: Placing the calf instead of the shin β the shin bone creates focal pressure; the soft calf muscle disperses force / Not maintaining the headlock grip while positioning the leg β the grip must stay tight; loosening during the leg placβ¦ / Attempting without breaking the opponent's posture β the opponent must be pulled into the guard; an upright opponent'β¦ / Not using the other leg to control the opponent's body β the non-shin leg should hook the opponent's back or hip to pβ¦.
The Peruvian Necktie From Closed Guard Shin-Across Neck is also known as Peruvian Nekutai, Guard Shin-Across Peruvian, Shin-Press Guard Peruvian.
