Paper Cutter Choke from North-South

Start in a dominant North-South position.

• Place your chest on their chest for control
• Be ready to transition to side control.

Secure a four-finger grip on the back of their collar

• Reach underneath their arm with your lead arm
• Ensure a deep grip with your knuckles on their neck.

Transition to a strong side control position.

• Maintain your far collar grip as you move
• Drive your shoulder into their chest for pressure.

Establish a thumb-inside grip on their near collar.

• Reach across their neck with your free hand
• Keep your elbow tight to their neck and ear.

Drop your elbow and hip to the mat to finish.

• Drive the elbow of your near-collar grip to the floor
• Squeeze your hands together for the choke
• Use your hip to apply downwards pressure.