Kesa Gatame Into Head And Arm Choke!

[@ManofOneGod]

"I'm in Kesa Gatame minding my own business and here is this guy pushing my head" 😂😂😂

[@garybolenable]

I totally got the tap in class today because of this choke. And I got the choke from watching this video previously. My partner didn't even know what was happening. Afterwards he kept saying, "I just couldn't breathe.". We're both one-stripe white belts, but I'm 51 and he is in his 20s. Boo-yah!

[@xroth4855]

“..all I have to do is hold it and let your pain turn to blackness “ 😂😂🤣💀

[@martinmyggestik292]

I'm here in kesa gatame minding my own business 😂 Brilliant technique!

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Haha, glad you love it Martin! Take care (-: Coach Tom Davey

[@StewartGrant11]

Not sure if you guys still read these but if so thanks, gave this a go at BJJ recently and worked really well. Got a judo background so comfortable in Kesa but never really added the subs in until now with stuff like this helping.

[@ncooty]

Thanks, Coach Tom. Thanks, Paul.

[@nsanch0181]

Great details on getting the lock tighter. You had me laughing out loud when describing how much it sucks to be in that position because it really does. Thank you.

[@Juarqua]

Very great explanation of one of my favourite techniques!

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Great stuff At Qua! Happy rolling (-: Coach Tom

[@robertical]

I just watched this video and a few others again after long time. We miss your videos. I hope you recover and come with a lot more good vibes.

[@Combatinho]

Thank you, but a few comments. The arm frame and leg over were both done incorrectly and that is why it doesn't work as well in your academy. The frame arm is the top arm and the frame leg goes over the face. I will consider the stir method though. thank you again.

[@davidniznik7226]

Love these videos! Keep em coming thank you!😎😎👌👊🔨

[@badgoat666]

Can't wait to try stirring the pot0 tomorrow. I can get to side control and head and arm choke position from side control against other white belts fairly consistently by just being big and mong strong but my finish rate with the submission isn't great. Thanks for the points 🤘

[@victorortiz9010]

Josh Barnet use this tecnique against dean.lister right??

[@urbanbuilders7626]

Love your channel, and loving scarf hold atm. Just wondering what you do if they frame/push your head back with the left/far side hand only?

[@Nevrbetr]

One of my fav techniques on the mat! love it! Thanks coach.

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

I believe you succumbed to this cheeky submission when rolling with me in front of a bunch of 5 year olds on Monday. I could see their parents going....wtf? haha Happy rolling (-: Coach Tom

[@av7726]

Always with the quality content. Oss coach!!

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Thanks A V! HAve fun on those mats (-: Coach Tom

[@Wolf2ification]

Does this differ from an arm triangle choke? Is your shoulder what makes this choke work? Also, I competed as a white belt this past weekend for the first time and I hit the submission you showed in "kesa getame kill system" when you trap the arm with your leg and finish with americana. Love that technique! Thank you :)

[@hatch1892]

This is such a good technique to move into. I wanted to ask at 3:00 (when your hands push out), is there any chance he could use that as a window to escape his head back down into? I realize this is done very fast, so i understand unlikely.

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Great question Hatch. NO as when my arms go out my elbows squeeze inward. I know it seems like an escape opportunity but its not! (-: Coach Tom

[@bananapatch9118]

Love it….thx !

[@timgraczewski872]

Quick question... What if your opponent has a grip on your collar? That was the situation I faced today. I got to GG with my hand gripping the inside of my thigh and most of my weight on my opponent’s chest (we are equally matched 200lbs blue belts). My opponent was essentially stiff arming my face with his fist, but his hand had a fist full of my lapel. I couldn’t execute a proper 2 on 1 grip break because my other arm was under his head in standard GG. It really frustrates my whole line of attack, including the classic key lock and arm lock attacks. I eventually gave up and moved back to side control. Any thoughts?

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Great question on a common problem! The answer is to finish the choke Josh Barnett style which is how his BJJ coach Rigan Machado teaches it. You don't need the arm across to choke them once you develop your pressure and squeeze. At 200lb that shouldn't be a problem for you! (-: Coach Tom Davey

[@timgraczewski872]

The Grappling Academy So, Just glasp your hands, straighten your arms and then churn-the-butter?

[@aaronholland2771]

What about when they use this defense against broken scarf? The same choke isn’t there. What attack works in that case?

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

I personally love the combo of leg driven armbar and Americana. Both with the legs. Happy rolling (-: Tom Davey

[@joshmc8814]

Love your videos Tom! Question: If I am having trouble finishing a normal HnA choke would you recommend switching to Kesa to finish?

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Yes I always like to finish from kesa for more pressure and choking power. (-: Coach Tom Davey

[@joshmc8814]

Worked first time I tried it! Against a 100kg monster. The best part is you get to see their eyes as they enter the darkness.

[@MikeLibbie]

Best one, yet.

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Glad you like it MIchael! I love this move! Happy rolling (-: Coach Tom

[@exodusxp8094]

Coach Tom I was taught the framing escape but to use the outside arm on the neck so if I was Paul I would frame with my left arm instead of my right, does that protect me from head arms and does it make the technique better?

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

It is also another option but does leave you vulnerable (like most moves) to different attacks. IN your case the old school belly down cutting armbar. But if you don't escape you are dead anyway so you may as well go for it! (-: Tom Davey

[@exodusxp8094]

cool thanks i will try this attack because in my gym most people dont attack from kesa gatame they just use it to hold or to transition and get their knee under my arm

[@williamfranco7526]

What is Kesa Gatame without the arm . If the arm slips under and you have your rib cage on neck with headlock . I feel that’s a better position. Recently got a couple of taps with that but I don’t know what it’s called ...

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

It can still work but the arm is crucial against big skilled opponants otherwise long legs will get your back. (-: Tom Davey

[@JohnWick-lu9mk]

That choke is like Kata gatame ....Kesa gatame to kata gatame

[@animeworld4life]

Thank you!

[@pb4124]

“Let your pain turn to blackness” subscribed

[@hasfidanken]

In this video you say do not go all the way down with your head, in the "kesa gatame kill system" you say the opposite, to go head next to head. Can you elaborate on that? Thanks.

[@hasanyolcuthrasher]

Cool! Like your new hair style btw :)

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Haha thanks Hasan! I only ever get one haircut so I am glad someone likes it! Happy rolling (-: Coach Tom

[@hasanyolcuthrasher]

^sarcasm

[@Arthurdankarelli]

How long does this choke usually take to get the tap? I feel like I might be letting go of it before giving it a chance

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Its an attrition choke so choke and breathe and keep squeezing tighter. (-: Tom Davey

[@Arthurdankarelli]

The Grappling Academy Thanks Coach!

[@samuraicomics7]

sorry for the question, is it a little cervical ?

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

NO this doesn't really crank the neck much at all. pressure, sure, but neck injury, no way. Not in my opinion. Happy rolling (-: Coach Tom

[@samuraicomics7]

thanks

[@jitsulee652]

Is Paul really a blue belt and not no how to leg scissor or armbar after frame escape :P

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Paul is a rock solid blue belt athlete and tends to escape kesa each night using different techniques including mainly the roll and getting to knees. Happy rolling (-: Coach Tom

[@jitsulee652]

love Paul.

[@ForzaTerra89]

Where in Australia are you guys based?

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Seaford, less than an hours drive south of Adelaide CBD on the coast of South Australia. (-: Tom Davey

[@bertugtekakpinar471]

Could this be considered as a neck crank?

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

No as a choke is being applied but dumb refs may not know the rules lol

[@The6thDimention]

I am in top kesakatmi minding my business ...(and this guy just keeps bugging me)🤣🤣so I decided to make him pay

[@ethofig7479]

Marvelous

[@booglog]

i like to use rear naked type grip from this position

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Many do. It tends to Frank the spine more and choke less imo

[@tpopejr]

...let your pain turn to blackness. Hahaha!

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Haha Tom. Happy rolling (-: Coach Tom

[@saigebasil2285]

How to I practice holding for 30 seconds or more without using a human being?

[@jma_k]

Let your pain turn to blackness 😂 damn that's brutal.

[@meteoroz]

..except that the frame on the neck is the other way round, so you can't just push it back...

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

There are counters to the opposing arm frame including some belly down old school reverse armbars popularised long ago in judo! One of my students specialises in them! (-: Tom Davey

[@meteoroz]

@@TheGrapplingAcademy Could you show us!?

[@TheSilence1]

@@meteoroz You'll find it (waki gatame) in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5yVpKB_bLVpnrM

[@matthewfrancisbroderick3811]

@@TheSilence1 Thanks! at 840 of that video for those interested

[@TheSilence1]

@@matthewfrancisbroderick3811 You're most welcome

[@maitrekano]

judo techniques , bjj allways try to make it their own . this is the first pinn a judoka learns . at least 100 pinns with geza gatame in every judo competition , old news.

[@socratesXLIX]

This is a very dangerous move. Please do not use this move on children and teenagers it is extremely dangerous. The instructor is laughing about this move. Remember you do not want to hurt your teammates. This move should only be used in life-saving situations. I would only use this move on an adult male who is not an absolute beginner.

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

I think this move, and all moves, can be safely. 20+ of these are done on my mat every night and no one has been injured yet. Food for thought. (-: Coach Tom Davey