The north-south choke is applied from the north-south position using both collar grips and body weight.
From north-south position, establish collar grips on both sides. Your body sits diagonally across their face and chest area.
The choke becomes more effective as your opponent tries to posture up. The more they resist, the tighter the choke becomes.
Good defense involves turning away and creating distance before the grip is fully established.
Most practitioners develop functional competency with North South 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. North South 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. North South Choke Guide flows naturally to and from related positions. Study transitions in both directions to build a complete positional game.