Introduction and Instructor Credentials

Roger Gracie demonstrates the cross collar choke from mount position, a fundamental Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu submission technique. This lesson emphasizes the technical precision required to execute the choke effectively against skilled opponents.

Positional Control and Base Management

The instructor must maintain a high mount position to prevent the opponent from inserting their elbows for an escape. By staying elevated, the attacking player eliminates the opponent's ability to execute either a bridge or elbow escape while defending against the incoming choke.

Inserting the First Arm

Rather than gripping before insertion, the instructor slides the entire arm through to the opponent's neck, feeling the wrist and forearm make contact before securing the grip. This approach prevents the opponent from defending against the grip placement while the attacking arm is still exposed.

Body Positioning During First Arm Grip

As the right arm secures its grip, the attacker's body must shift slightly toward the left to counter bridge escapes on that side. The trapped right arm limits the defender's options on one side, allowing the attacker to focus their weight distribution on preventing the bridge escape.

Transitioning to the Second Arm

To insert the second arm effectively, the attacker must drop lower into the mount, raising their hips and bringing their forehead toward the floor. This lower position reduces the impact of bridge attempts and uses the head as a stabilizing post against rotation.

Defending Against Bridge Escapes

With the forehead planted on the floor, the attacker's body positioned low on the opposite side blocks the opponent's shoulder rotation. If the opponent persists in bridging, they expose their back rather than achieving escape, making submission inevitable.

Securing the Second Grip

Inserting four fingers for the second grip is mechanically difficult because the opponent uses both hands to defend the trapped side. The attacking angle must come from above rather than underneath, as the underhand approach is ineffective against two-handed defense.

The Thumb Placement Strategy

Rather than forcing four fingers deep into the collar, the attacker places their thumb behind the opponent's ear where collar defense is weakest. When the opponent's hands move deep to defend the collar, they expose their elbows and arms to submission attacks.

Finishing the Grip and Submission

The attacker's wrist must clear the opponent's defensive fingers by positioning at their fingertips before rotating into the final grip. Once positioned correctly, the opponent cannot remove the attacker's hand regardless of their defensive efforts, allowing completion of the submission.

ROGER GRACIE Shows How To Do the Perfect Cross Choke From Mount

Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics

Cross Collar Choke From Mount

2 min read·9 key moments·PT19M17S video

Key Takeaways

•Introduction and Instructor Credentials
•Positional Control and Base Management
•Inserting the First Arm
•Body Positioning During First Arm Grip

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