Bow and Arrow Choke from Back Control

Start in back control with a seatbelt grip.

• Maintain your hooks.
• Keep tight to your opponent.

Open the lapel on the underhook side.

• Expose their neck.
• Use the hand from your underhook side.

Secure a high lapel grip with your top hand.

• Slide your thumb deep inside.
• Keep your elbow across their shoulder.

Grab the far-side pants with your free hand.

• Release your underhook.
• Get a firm grip on the fabric.

Remove your hooks and sit back.

• Bring your feet off their hips.
• Allow them to roll into your lap.

Move your head towards their far-side knee.

• Create a strong cross-body angle.
• This will tighten the choke.

Cross your feet over their shoulder.

• Block their escape and defense.
• This takes away a hand for defense.

Straighten your lapel-gripping arm.

• Pull the lapel across their neck.
• Maintain the cross-body angle.

Extend your body to finish the choke.

• Pull your head towards their knee.
• Apply consistent pressure.