SC3.0 Cross Lapel Choke (Nami-juji-jime)

Technically this is a strangle and not a choke. The intent is to disrupt the blood flow to the brain using the opponent’s clothing as a garrote. Their collar becomes a ligature, so be careful and release the choke when Uke taps. If your training partner passes out, you will need to know resuscitation techniques. If Uke does not tap-out, release the technique when their face reddens. Communication between Tori and Uke must be maintained, so Tori knows when the technique is affectively applied too. Don’t be a hero. I’ve seen too many students pass-out because they refused to yield.

Warning: Never practice this without a trained AOKK instructor present.

Execution:

Reach across Uke’s body and grasp the right lapel with your right hand while facing your opponent.

Note: Reach as far behind Uke’s collar as you can go. The deeper you go the greater the ability to apply pressure to the choke while pulling the opponent towards yourself.

• Reach across Uke’s body and grasp the left lapel with your left hand while facing your opponent.
• Pull the opponent towards you while applying pressure to the choke a via the lapels. The is like the reverse action of a pair of paper scissors. The fabric must cut deeply into the opponent’s neck.

Note: For this choke to be most affective, you need to push the opponent against a wall or hard surface.

Note: A good secondary technique is Tsurikomi-goshi. This is especially true if the opponent raises on his/her toes to minimize the pressure. If possible, turn his/her shoulders and get them on one leg, then reap that leg with Osoto-gari.      

Note: This can be done from the mat as well as from a standing position.  

Note: If you’re having difficulty landing this choke pull the opponent forwards quickly and head -butt them around the eyebrow area. This area of the face is susceptible to cuts.

Warning: The problem with opening up a cut above the row line it that blood is it is like oil and the opponent can become very slippery which makes facilitating this choke even more difficult. 

Warning: When applying a choke from the front you are vulnerable. Remember while your hands are tied up the opponents are not.  You must use your knees and feet to strike the adversary when attempting this choke.