バックからのエゼキエル・チョーク(Bakku kara no Ezekieru Chōku)
Translation: Ezequiel choke from back control
The Ezequiel Choke from the Back applies the Ezequiel (Sode Guruma Jime) choking mechanism from the back control position rather than the traditional mount. [1] The attacker threads one arm under the opponent's chin using the sleeve of the opposite arm as a choking surface, while the hooks maintain back control. [1] This variant is particularly effective because opponents defending rear naked choke attempts often create openings for the Ezequiel grip. [1] Ribeiro specifically demonstrates this as an alternative when the opponent's collar defence is too tight for standard chokes. [1]
Very effective in gi competition; catches opponents who focus exclusively on defending collar chokes from the back. [1]
Named after Ezequiel Paraguassú; refined in modern BJJ competition. [1]
Used in UFC and professional MMA competition
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The Ezekiel choke from the back is a fundamental submission executed when the opponent defends against a rear naked choke attempt. According to BJJ and Friends, the technique begins from back control where the attacker attempts a rear naked choke but encounters arm defense. The attacker then slides their bottom arm high across the opponent's neck to the opposite side, creating a tight pinch before securing the grip. The second step involves inserting the fist deep inside the attacker's own gi sleeve (knuckles-deep), which anchors the position. The final step places the second hand in front of the opponent's neck, with both forearms targeting the carotid arteries on opposite sides. Rather than aggressively pushing the back of the head, the attacker simply leans back with body weight and anchor points to apply pressure and finish the submission. BJJ and Friends emphasizes that this choke serves as an effective transition when rear naked choke defenses are present, making it a practical back control submission for beginners. The technique relies on proper grip placement and controlled pressure application rather than muscular force, allowing relatively lighter practitioners to finish the submission effectively.
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Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
Applied from behind with hooks — extremely difficult to defend once locked in
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Jiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro & Howell, 2008)
description, historyOrigin: sourced from Ribeiro, S
description, historyOrigin: sourced from Ribeiro, S
Requires strong forearms for the squeezing action
Standard back control athleticism
According to BJJ and Friends, the key is to lay back as if you want to take a rest—this body positioning alone puts tremendous pressure on your opponent without requiring arm strength.
BJJ and Friends recommends using your top hand to help pull their arm across, and if they block the choke attempt, grab their knee and shove everything across while pinching tight.
The Ezequiel Choke from the Back applies the Ezequiel (Sode Guruma Jime) choking mechanism from the back control position rather than the traditional mount. The attacker threads one arm under the opponent's chin using the sleeve of the opposite arm as a choking surface, while the hooks maintain back control.
The Ezequiel Choke was developed by Brazilian judoka Ezequiel Paraguassú and adapted for BJJ. The back control variant was refined by high-level BJJ practitioners as an answer to improved collar choke defences.
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 8/10. Applied from behind with hooks — extremely difficult to defend once locked in
The standard setup chain: Back control → Attempt collar choke → Opponent defends → Thread Ezequiel grip → Finish.
Standard counters include: Tuck chin and fight the grip / Strip the sleeve grip / Escape the back control.
Used in UFC and professional MMA competition
Top errors to watch for: Losing back control while setting up the grip / Gripping too high on the sleeve / Not maintaining hook pressure.
The Ezequiel Choke from the Back is also known as Bakku kara no Ezekieru Chōku, Rear Ezequiel, Back Mount Ezequiel.
