Translation: Peruvian Necktie (katakana loanword)
The shoulder-post Peruvian necktie variant modifies the standard entry by using the shoulder as a posting point against the opponent's back while applying the shin-across-neck compression. [1] Instead of sitting fully to the hip, the attacker posts the shoulder against the opponent's upper back, creating an additional pressure point that prevents the opponent from rolling or posturing out. [1],[2] The shoulder post acts as a third contact point — combined with the shin on the neck and the hands on the head, it creates a triangulated pressure system that controls the opponent's entire upper body. [2] This variant is preferred when the opponent is actively resisting by trying to lift or roll through the standard finish. [2],[3]
Effective variation that uses a shoulder post to prevent opponent's escape while maintaining head-and-arm pressure; slightly less tight than shin-across-neck but easier to hold [1]
Evolved from DeSouza's original Peruvian Necktie; the shoulder post detail was developed by no-gi competitors seeking a more stable finishing position [1]
Seen in ADCC trials and no-gi worlds; less common than the shin variant but used successfully by competitors who prefer a more controlled finish [1]
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Necktie chokes use leg pressure over the back combined with front headlock grip for extreme compression
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grip or squeeze strength, positional control
strong upper body for sustained compression
forearms, biceps, pectorals, core stabilisers
Rest your shoulder in the middle of the opponent's shoulder blades and get up on your toes. According to Donny Blue, when they land, you want their shoulder in your crotch—not their arm—which creates a tight setup.
Donny Blue emphasizes squeezing your knees together aggressively while digging deep with your hands. If you can't finish the choke, start ripping and squeezing your knees—this pressure alone can force a tap.
You want no space between you and your opponent—if you can see their neck, it's a bad choke position. Donny Blue stresses getting up high and tight, then executing an oblique crunch by pushing off the hip and trying to touch your ear with the back of your hands.
Use a thumbless grip with one hand underneath. According to Donny Blue, scoop low with your elbow, then when finishing, squeeze your elbows together while your hands aim to touch your ears.
The shoulder-post Peruvian necktie variant modifies the standard entry by using the shoulder as a posting point against the opponent's back while applying the shin-across-neck compression. Instead of sitting fully to the hip, the attacker posts the shoulder against the opponent's upper back, creating an additional pressure point that prevents the opponent from rolling or posturing out.
The shoulder-post modification was developed by competitors who encountered defensive adjustments to the standard Peruvian necktie. As the technique became more widely known in the 2010s, the shoulder post emerged as a necessary adaptation to overcome improved defensive awareness.
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
Danger rating 9/10. Necktie chokes use leg pressure over the back combined with front headlock grip for extreme compression
The standard setup chain: Control Position → Isolate the Arm → Lock the Figure-Four → Apply Rotation.
Standard counters include: Straighten the Arm — extend the arm to break the figure-four grip angle / Roll Toward — roll in the direction of the lock to relieve rotational pressure / Grip the Belt/Shorts — anchor the hand to prevent the arm from being isolated.
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 …).
Seen in ADCC trials and no-gi worlds; less common than the shin variant but used successfully by competitors who prefer a more controlled finish
Top errors to watch for: Not sprawling aggressively enough — the shoulder post requires hip drive; a mild sprawl doesn't generate sufficient d… / Posting the shoulder on the lower back instead of upper back — the shoulder should press between the shoulder blades;… / Not maintaining the headlock grip — the grip is the strangle; the shoulder post adds force but can't substitute for t… / Lifting the hips instead of driving them down — the sprawl drives hips toward the mat; lifting the hips removes the f….
The Peruvian Necktie From Front Headlock Shoulder-Post Variant is also known as Peruvian Nekutai, Shoulder-Post Peruvian Necktie, Posted Peruvian Necktie.
