MC23. Tiger’s Mouth Choke

Warning: This technique should only be practiced with a qualified AOKK instructor present.

Execution:

• Throw uke to his/her back.
• Grasp the arm closest to you. (control)
• Strike the attacker’s throat with the palm of your hand.
• Close your fingers around his/her throat.
• Press your body with into the choke while maintaining control of the adversary’s arm.
• Release the choke if uke taps, or the attacker passes out.