The loop choke is a powerful submission from open guard that uses your legs and collar grip together to apply extreme pressure.
From open guard, establish a strong collar grip with your hand. Ensure your legs are active and controlling your opponent's posture.
Loop one of your legs over their shoulder and across their neck. The leg creates the "loop" while your hand controls the opposite collar.
The loop choke can be modified by changing leg position, hand placement, and the angle of your body. Practice against different body types for consistency.
Most practitioners develop functional competency with Loop Choke Guide within 3β6 months of consistent drilling. Mastery β the ability to execute reliably in live rolling against resisting opponents β typically takes 1β2 years.
Yes. Loop Choke Guide is part of the core BJJ curriculum and taught at all belt levels. Beginners should focus on the fundamental mechanics and concepts before refining advanced entries.
3β5 times per week is ideal for rapid skill acquisition. Even 10 focused repetitions per session compounds over time β consistency matters more than volume.
BJJ is a linked system. Loop Choke Guide flows naturally to and from related positions. Study transitions in both directions to build a complete positional game.