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The Wrist-Bone Blade variation of the Front Headlock Wrist Choke positions the opponent's wrist so that the sharp bony prominence of the radius (the wrist bone) presses directly against the trachea β using the hardest, most concentrated contact surface to maximise choking pressure on the windpipe. [1],[2]
Developed within the BJJ/grappling submission system. [1]
Used in BJJ, MMA, and submission grappling competition. [1]
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Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
Chokes and neck cranks carry significant risk; blood chokes cause unconsciousness in 6-10 seconds; neck cranks can cause cervical spine damage; always tap early
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Jiu-Jitsu University (Saulo Ribeiro, 2008)
Description sources β [1] Choking/cranking technique curriculum [2] Competition analysis
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (ε€ζ₯θͺ) β used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
Description sources β [1] Choking/cranking technique curriculum [2] Competition analysis
grip strength, arm positioning precision, back control ability
forearms (squeeze), biceps (compression), shoulders (positioning)
Follow your opponent as they roll, keeping their shoulder with you. The BIG OSS Jiu-Jitsu Channel emphasizes that feeding your first hand before pulling your second hand allows you to track their movementβyour knee will follow them, maintaining control of the position.
Use a four-finger grip by opening your hand and feeding your first hand before shooting and squeezing. According to BIG OSS Jiu-Jitsu Channel, this comes faster and is more effective than trying to place all your fingers in at once, which wastes time.
The dust choke is a very effective alternative finish from the front headlock position. BIG OSS Jiu-Jitsu Channel notes that the cowboy choke and the dust choke work really well together, giving you multiple options if the first technique fails.
The Wrist-Bone Blade variation of the Front Headlock Wrist Choke positions the opponent's wrist so that the sharp bony prominence of the radius (the wrist bone) presses directly against the trachea β using the hardest, most concentrated contact surface to maximise choking pressure on the windpipe.
This variation developed within the broader choking/cranking system of its parent technique family.
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 8/10. High β chokes and neck cranks carry significant risk; blood chokes cause unconsciousness in 6-10 seconds; neck cranks can cause cervical spine damage; always tap early
The standard setup chain: Establish Control Position β Secure the Specific Grip β Position the Choking Surface β Apply Compression β Finish.
Standard counters include: Hand fighting β stripping the grip before the choke is set / Chin tuck β protecting the throat / Posture β creating distance to prevent the choke / Turning β turning to face the attacker.
Common variants: This is a specific variation (see parent genus/species for alternative variations).
Used in BJJ, MMA, and submission grappling competition.
Top errors to watch for: Applying too fast β gradual application is safer and often more effective / Wrong grip positioning β the specific grip variation defines this technique; incorrect grip = different technique / Not controlling posture before applying / Holding after the tap β release immediately.
The Wrist Choke (Front) From Front Headlock Wrist-Bone Blade is also known as Wrist-Bone Blade Choke, Wrist Blade Finish.
