How to Finish North South Choke (And Common Mistakes to Avoid)

[@mraBJJ33]

It's hilarious that chewy always seems to make a video of a technique that I'm currently messing around with and having a bit of difficulties finding someone that can walk me through it reliably. Thanks for the good timing and good info for me to put into practice.

[@funkypants4880]

Ryan Allen SAME!!

[@KeepingItDutch]

I'll try that for sure. Thanks for showing us.

[@vahidrvahidr]

This video perfectly explained what I was missing. Thank you! I had to watch four other videos that didn't quite explain it in a way I could understand before I found yours.

[@moriahcupples5178]

I'm trying this tomorrow

[@bmstylee]

We worked on this in class Sunday. Got all the way to the choke and couldn't execute it. So this is helpful.

[@Slamminbassplayer]

Thanks, Chewy and Chad. I can get to N/S a LOT, but I just can't seem to get the armpit to neck contact tight - always has a sloppy feel to it and the dude can turn his head in. Very helpful details here, I'll go back and give it another try.

[@jonnymaccers4730]

Chewy. Love it. Quick question. How do you clear their arm? It often gets stuck and I can't finish especially in gi. Thanks!

[@luisnajera7676]

My exact setup Works really great !! And when they become wise to the sequence ,kimura works more often than not.

[@sanjichino1611]

I been working on North south choke I’m a big dude thanks chew I think I’ve seen my mistakes

[@dogbounty6399]

I like when Jeff Monson started winning with this. For whatever reason a lot of people have trouble hitting it

[@jptothetree]

Adding to mental notes. Will try tonight!

[@auroraminer]

Always love the breakdowns. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us at team meeting this year.

[@elenchus]

gyaku kesa gatame is one of the most overlooked positions in BJJ. So much awesome in it. Great mount transitions too. Love this setup. I use reverse kesa constantly but I've never even thought of using it to set up a choke for north south, another one of my favorite positions.

[@FR-ty5vn]

Superb Details!!! I think when I get it I’m doing all the things you say to, and when I don’t it’s usually cause I’m too high, didn’t drop my hips enough. I noticed you go on your toes, whereas Marcelo G. goes flat like duck feet - I’m sure either would put me unconscious in seconds. 😆

[@zaidkhalid5263]

Great tutorial, thankyou Master

[@johnp845]

Professor Chewy, I have a very brief question regarding transitioning from side mount to north-south choke. If you are side mounting your opponent (you are to your opponent’s right side), when you transition to north-south, does it matter if your left arm is your choking arm (around your opponent’s left neck obviously) ? Or can your right arm be the choking arm instead (around your opponent’s right neck) ? Thank you!

[@Shawnthegoat25]

Not sure if you will still see this but I’m a white belt with lots of questions. I set this up in a roll but had arm in like a north south arm in triangle. Is it possible to finish from there?

[@bman1235]

Hey Chewie what are your thoughts regarding the new "rules" issued by the BJJ federation regarding brown and purple belts being banned from teaching Jiu Jitsu? To add to that question what are your thoughts on Jiu Jitsu politics as a whole? How much stake should any of us put into it?

[@newgamer85]

Martin Schroeder it will close a lot of clubs in the U.K. There is not manny black belts over here. Would kill the growth of the sport dead here.

[@shrimuyopa8117]

Everyone is going to ignore those rules.

[@kinggeo3165]

newgamer85 2 guys that teach at my place are purple belts

[@golddee2040]

I would argue that an official school or club should be opened by a brown or black belt. I think college clubs, high school clubs, could absolutely be taught by a striped up blue belt. However, seeing as how John Danaher took over coaching at Renzo Gracie as a purple belt, then I don't see a reason to fuss over having a purple belt as a coach. They are certainly qualified to teach beginner classes. People shouldn't be doing more than getting out of mount and passing guard anyway for the first 6 months and the basic arm-bar, triangle, kimura, omoplata... some gi chokes if you are in gi.

[@alexandrumiron3202]

Excellent information. Hope it works vs high skilled sparring partners. Thank you, stay safe.❤

[@dubstepXpower]

How does it cut off the artery on the other side, unless you catch their arm up like an inverted arm triangle?

[@cianw10]

Can you do a north souyth choke if your opponent is belly down?

[@kokolet123456]

Thank you coach!!

[@johnp845]

In MMA we often see rear naked chokes, guillotine chokes, arm triangle chokes, leg triangle chokes, D'Arce. But not many north-south chokes in UFC. Why is that? Thank you.

[@LucyTheBlackCat]

So cool

[@alvarobarrera6014]

Is it more if a shoulder drop or a bicep squeeze to finish? I get into it fine but getting the tap is a problem. What is doing the choking, the shoulder dropping down or the bicep squeezing?

[@highsoflyify]

you want to drop your shoulder to the mat. If you have to squeeze like a maniac, and your arms are burning afterwards your are doing it wrong. Use almost your whole weight into that shoulder. Another trick is to turn your thump up, to use the hard bony side of your forearm under his neck. Jeff Monson has some good tutorials about this little "upgrades"

[@eurasianboi]

Could have used this tonight.

[@shrimuyopa8117]

Is it possible to pull of an Ezekiel choke from North south?

[@johnsnider2956]

Tyler Goodrich yes

[@pipokatz]

I´ve been wondering when they turn their heads to prevent the choke, can´t you do a "no gi ezekiel" grip and force your hand against their throats? Would it work?

[@TheBoufhead]

Alvaro Wang you'll create space between your head and their chest by bringing your arms up to perform the Ezekiel choke and most people will bring their arms up into play and push off your chest/face/neck/anything they can to alleviate the choke and or possibly escape. Unless you're super quick, not worth losing the position.

[@pipokatz]

TheBouf Head I see... Tks for the input!

[@TheBoufhead]

It's not impossible just more improbable is all

[@SeanDamnit]

you mention palm up on the choking arm, but I've been specifically told palm down many times? is there something I'm missing, or is it a minor thing either way?

[@Augustin54]

Sean Gallagher this is funny Bc I always finish it with my palm in a neutral position.

[@stipanmoric3525]

I find that palm down works better because it extends your bicep

[@nonope7118]

Hey Chewie, I've been out sick for a few days now, what are some things I can do to help me while I'm out?

[@TheWhiteNinoBrown]

Does not discuss the specifics of how to finish/choking mechanics, which are the hardest part of this technique.

[@nicholasnj3778]

when I get this guys tap out but they tell me it feels like their jaw will break ... Im like hmm its supposed to be a choke

[@Eagleone1776]

Where is Adam???

[@quasar4601]

He is just a super technical and highly intelligent grappling machine. Also helps he is a powerful guy and wrestler but his IQ is even greater than his strength .

[@nohbdy1122]

How does this choke compress both sides of the neck?

[@itachiuchiha5771]

Nohb'dy 11 shoulder/bicep on top, forearm of the same arm under it

[@turbostixxx]

I use my lat on one side and crook of my arm on the other.

[@whateveritwasitis]

i miss the old Chewjitsu jingle...

[@averagejoe5016]

I don’t know why whenever I try this they just explode out from under me

[@ouchmyspleen7]

Chad looked like he was gonna pop! Lol

[@patrickgodoy6059]

Couldn’t see what you did with your hands🤷🏻‍♂️

[@stevena3333]

Patrick Godoy S grip. Choking hand is palm up. Try watching the video with audio. 😊

[@kerri-lee]

Chads grin 😂

[@whoanellynelnel3874]

Shave that bumfluff off your face please Chad. Please. Thanks for the pointers Chewy! Locking the chin. Durh

[@jstar6543]

I just wasted 5 minutes of my life that I'll never get back! Where does the arm that's going around the neck staying at is it grabbing your ghee is it just laying Palm up on the underneath of your belly?

[@LOLLYPOPPE]

J Star he clearly said you use the S grip and squeeze. If not using the S grip for some reason put your choking hand thumb up so your arm under his neck is as sharp and uncomfortable as possible

[@brettmcintyre6329]

J Star ghee