5 Chokes Everyone Needs to Know (well, Five-ish anyway) | Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals

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These are five very important and useful chokes to know and have in your arsenal. This is the No-Gi edition and I will do a gi edition later. These are in no certain order, but very useful chokes and some variations of each are included as well.
In this video I show how to apply:
• Rear Naked Choke / Short Choke
• Guillotine: Standing, Guard, High-Elbow & Arm-In
• Arm Triangle with Darce and Anaconda Variations
• Triangle Choke
• Epstein Choke / No Gi Ezekiel
I hope you like these and get some usefulness out of them. Let me know in the comments if there are any that should be included in this list as well. Thank you as always for watching!
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[@az1337y]

0:55 rear naked 2:15 guillotine 4:10 arm triangle 5:44 anaconda 6:05 darce 6:40 triangle 8:38 punch 9:59 “Epstein”

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Yusuf Azarov - fantastic. Thank you!

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@@dougs3196 this not for kill, just self-defense, don't use this Noble techniques wrong

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@@KnightJiuJitsu the arm triangle doesn't work because the opponent can literally just counter it with a guillotine

[@LiboltAdventures]

Epstein didn't choke himself

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Libolt Adventures 😂😂

[@mikejohnstonbob935]

obviously. he shot himself twice in the back of the head

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[@Andreashofer3535]

epstein joke

[@달팽이-o1i]

@@mikejohnstonbob935 he didn't kill himself

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You know that feeling when you watch a video and wish your buddy was here to practice.

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This comment just explained my life

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It’s the worst.

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Carl Johnson agree

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That's y u have a brother

[@BChunter56]

Thats why I got a training dummy 😀

[@Agape11]

Not only are you a practitioner but a great teacher and communicator! Please keep up the good work!

[@OnlyBrainLeft]

5 chokes Epstein should have defended

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Damn. That's a way better name for this video.

[@달팽이-o1i]

@Tamaz Okruashvili Johnny Epstein didn't kill himself

[@Murcielag0scuro]

Nice Beethoven picture.

[@truthtold9084]

The way how Knight describes the movement and technique shows he’s a very good instructor. In NYC the majority of instructors don’t care; just roll and pay $250 a month without learning proper technique.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I appreciate that greatly. And that’s a damn shame anytime I hear about instructors who are lazy or uninvolved in their students’ understanding. They shouldn’t be teaching.

[@Thomas_Curiel09]

Epstein choke 🤣 that’s badass man. I’ve been surprising others with the punch choke and baseball choke lately, both are highly effective especially when as a white belt is doing them. 🙌🏼

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[@BecauseJitsu]

THE EPSTEIN CHOKE 😮😮😮

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I’m looking into it and liking what I’m seeing

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

You gotta check out the video Jamie Kilstein did on the Epstein Choke and the sequel “The Cover-Up” So damn funny.

[@leshreddur]

As a wrestler in school, my go to move was the head and arm, and you showed exactly what I was taught. Perfect chokes, I'm getting choked just watching them LOL.

[@Helios601]

Always clear and concise. His knee wrap escape from knee on belly is now my go to. No-one at my club likes to play knee on belly with me anymore, I've caught everyone with it

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

That is awesome to hear!

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I just got awarded my 3rd stripe on my blue belt, this is by far the best jiu jitsu video I have watched, I am still working on my fundamentals and developing my own game, this video will help me with that so much. Thank you 💪

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I really appreciate this comment a lot. Thank you.

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What belt are you now 3 years later

[@DexterHaven]

I like how you don't waste words like other instructors often do.

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I am 75 years old I love the stuff I wish that I got into it at an early age it's amazing what you can do especially if you needed in self-defense I've been to the ground a few times with a few skilled guysf

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

That’s awesome to hear you’re training. I’m going to tell my young students to stop complaining! 🙏

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That's badass my friend, great to hear you're keeping yourself on track and healthy, most young people dont have that determination 👌

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@@KnightJiuJitsu nice now i can try an do that in the acadamy i am in thanks

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@@thepagen4815 That´s awesome!

[@merkins87]

12 years on & I'm still finding useful adaptations to chokes. Thank you very much for this video!

[@ardynizunia9709]

I love how the thumbnail just looks like a loving embrace with your facial expression.

[@mccormackjames9868]

Thank-You very much! Due to injuries (spine, shoulders, removal of achilles tendon) I am not able to train very much. Your tutorials give me something to memorize so I can practice on a dummy. Greatly appreciated.

[@DAIXINYI]

That punch choke variation from back control is genius, thanks for sharing.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Hey Everyone, you may notice that the video is stuck at 4 views for some reason (at the time I am typing this it has over 1000 views according to analytics). KZbin support said it should update in 24 hours. Just for those of you who were confused or curious. I have no idea why they are doing that, other than something about the algorithm or something. Weird occurrence but hopefully it will get straightened out. Thanks for watching!

[@mouthguardcomic]

That happens at my channel as well. However, KZbin support told me it is because no one is watching my videos! :-)

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Hahaha. Well, I guess that’s another cause of this phenomenon. I’m sorry, I’ll watch your videos.

[@mouthguardcomic]

@@KnightJiuJitsu Lol! Thanks!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I'm not ruling that out as a possibility

[@adampsowden]

Dude, I watched this 4 times myself... So maybe they are just tracking my views... Great video. I'm going to choke some folks today.

[@PlaceStillMatters]

Props to your buddy. He tapped and snapped several times as the technique was applied to full impact.

[@conradsuddarth632]

Awesome display of choke skills. A few of the chokes I picked up, real well. So, those 3 chokes I am going to make sure I remember, and apply which one I could pull off. You know, if someone get me to the ground, while I am defending myself.

[@jordanisamazing11]

You can tell he knows what he talking about. He has confidence in his techniques becaue they have been used and tested within live situations

[@mdr6055]

Thanks for the amazing content, I love the way you’re able to explain everything with both words and live examples!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I really appreciate that. Thank you for watching them

[@fitfuelplanner]

love how you roll with your back foot for the anaconda choke, I've been struggling to roll guys over who are bigger than me definitely going to try it

[@tinkywinky3680]

I love your instruction brother!!! Since this stupid ass lockdown our BJJ gym has been closed. My son and I have still been rolling at least twice a week and before our rolling sessions, I always watch a few of your vids to get a little instruction. I consider you my online instructor!!! 😀. Thank you

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I’m happy that I can be of any help at all. I’m very sorry your gym is still closed. I hope it opens back for you guys soon. Thank you for the comment 🙏

[@rickplavidal1112]

Great video! The only one I would ad to this would be the “paper cutter” from side top position. That is a regular go-to for me.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

That one will definitely be in my Gi edition video. I just kept this to all no gi ones this time. But great addition though!

[@Wushutigercranekungfudragon]

I was patiently waiting for the Ezekiel 😊😊

[@butcheredfilms]

Nicely explained and very informative. Thanks.

[@jsmrdck]

Thank you Knight, I'll be rewatching these basics videos for at least a few weeks!

[@JDS0409]

Excellent explanation!! I hope your students can appreciate the great instructor that they have!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you so much

[@beastdawg349]

I appreciate this. Very well detailed and informative input on each submission presented in the video. Thank you, sir!

[@ldlamardavis7809]

tried all of these on my younger brother .......it damn well works

[@JamesLeeFilmmaker73]

The Epstein choke, should be title of the video - lol - great technique!

[@geofftsjy]

It's not an Epstein choke unless you got a check from the clintons in your back pocket

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I absolutely love this channel! You’re the man, Eli 🙏🏼💪🏼

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I appreciate that! Thank you!

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Thanks for all you do. You can tell you love the sport.

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I love it very much

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Thanks again, brother! Been watching your vids for days now. Got a slight injury keeping me out of training. Be back in no time but until then I appreciate ya. Really digging your teaching style in the meantime!

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Thanks, Jason. I hate to hear about the injury. I hope it heals up fast, man.

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@@KnightJiuJitsu Davenport thinks it's Arthur itus setting in. I know all them Itus boys. Arthur is the worst damn one! Hope my radiology prog comes back clear.

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10:05 what was so funny there? Was it gas? awesome video tho, it helped a lot. Can’t wait to attempt these with my friends.

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This is my new favorite channel.

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🙌🙌🙌

[@Psykochon]

Thanks ! As a beginner your videos help me a lot

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Always happy to help!

[@גלזינגר]

as a beginner, it was really helpful, so thanks a lot! the way you frame the different techniques and grips really got me a step forward. I also didn't understand why my triangle choke isn't as strong as it sholud be, and you showed me why. great video!

[@9uk]

That rash guard is sick

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Best BJJ instructional video I have ever seen

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you!

[@natnoonoo9290]

❤️ 😊 👍🏼 Thank you kindly for these awesome Techniques.... I am Always looking for ways to fine tune my self defence skills and I will definitely try these out. 🙏🏼

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Your videos make my heart rate and my blood pressure skyrocket! Ready to ROLL!

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🙏🙏🙏

[@robertotostado6812]

i think showing those 5 chokes was well. you were clear and i really enjoyed your videos. i hope you show more in the future.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you! I appreciate that.

[@andrelereu5098]

Great videos man, these top 5's are really cool. Make starting less intimidating and manageable.

[@jerrybelt4582]

Well spoken instructor. Great video.

[@senseialexsprfk]

Love that you know how to pronounce "Guillotine". Unlike so many others out there lol

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Gable grip works great from many angles! Quick execution.

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I’ve been watching Chewbacca’s channel for a long time..like 4 months. Pretty sure I can take this dude.

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Subscribed. Thank you for sharing.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@oneguy7202]

Keep sharing knowledge and everyone will know😉

[@RaderizDorret]

The Arm Triangle has to be the choke I get the most mileage out of as a karate student, believe it or not. It's surprisingly useful if you're working a standup clinch and use an armdrag to set it up. Even if I don't get the choke, I have a LOT of control over their balance and can easily bring them to the ground into side control, mount, or back mount depending on what happens as we go down.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Absolutely. The head and arm control mechanics are extremely useful in the standing clinch too. Great for Muay Thai as well. Thanks for the comment.

[@RaderizDorret]

@@KnightJiuJitsu Thanks for the answer. I actually tried BJJ for 6 months a few years back, but life events kept me from regularly attending so I never got past white belt. But what struck me was how many of the movements from my kata showed up in the BJJ techniques I was being shown (of course it's to be expected as human bodies are only meant to move in so many ways and what makes the martial arts different is a system's chosen focus) and that short stint in BJJ really helped me find more versatility in my karate. That being said, I still hate being on the ground since I'm primarily a striker and if I do go to the ground, it's gonna be a very short trip for some quick ground and pound to stun my opponent so I have better odds of running way (plus being a bully magnet in grade school taught me that, for me, keeping my feet and staying mobile works better). Sorry for the rambling, but I just remembered something else. When I started BJJ, I wanted to learn the Triangle Choke so badly because it was my favorite submission to see pulled off. Then I learned that I have physical limitations which make pulling it off very difficult (mainly not quite enough flexibility and very thick thighs for my frame). But in keeping with head and shoulder control themes, I learned how to use the setup for the triangle to sweep from full guard to a very high mount with one of my opponent's arms trapped or I could threaten with the choke and use them pulling back to evade it as an opportunity to kick away from them and scramble back to my feet where I'm strongest. Not exactly the intended use for the technique but it works well enough for me, at least.

[@brankoposa1941]

They are brilliant chokes.Awesome display.

[@dariussabanavicius9165]

You rock! You just don’t waste time! Love your work!! Keep the same way please!

[@AnthonyDonnellyTT]

Love every darn one of em! Now... to somehow get them into the active side of my brain when rolling... lol... So many of these I could pull off, as the positions are super familiar. Thank you Sensei. Oss!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Just rep them out and they’ll get into the right parts of the brain and body. Thank you!

[@AnthonyDonnellyTT]

@@KnightJiuJitsu Thank you Sir... Absolutely... Tonight I'll be asking for "willing" partners 😂👍

[@mehvica]

Used to use my husband and children to drill Taekwondo+Aikido but I just don't dare to ask friends&family to drill these with me :)

[@fluffyfeetbmf]

I’ve been using the punch choke, and I couldn’t get it on my coach, but he’s a black belt, and he did say I could have got it on a lower belt. Thanks for the video.

[@Shaljroan30750]

Thanks for the tips sensei, will try to remember these. I respect you.

[@BeerCityBandit]

I like those Ezekiel type variations on the rear naked choke... I'll have to try that sometime.

[@antoninomazzara3008]

very clear , insightful and useful !!!! thank you.

[@briandeboer6286]

Useful for sure. Solid info and technique

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Awesome stuff guys definitely gonna follow the channel 👍

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you!

[@KH-gc6tw]

Awesome video! I’m fairly new to BJJ so, videos like this are incredibly valuable for me. Thanks!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Always glad to help!

[@ncooty]

Thanks, Eli. Thanks, Mitch.

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Great info, loved to see y'all guys having with it

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You and Cornelius are all I watch

[@bassoskat]

Oh man so much to learn! Thank you KJJ ! Great video

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Support you from Italy! Thank you man!

[@julioacosta9908]

I would love to get the rash guard long sleeve really nice !! Thanks for your videos awesome !

[@hunterlogan2913]

great application footage!!

[@pk-xm8yk]

Great, thank you for publishing this.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thanks for watching it

[@sltkd1]

Very Cool !!

[@zeusolympus3185]

Love the techniques. very insightful. Thank you for sharing

[@aliciaheitz2802]

This was super helpful. Thanks!

[@aarongiza1469]

Very very well explained, thank you for the knowledge

[@username6265]

Wow very well explained! thank you!

[@ccsiz]

Savage video as always coach! You are a wizard

[@DanielGennaro]

Glad I found your videos. Not learning much in practice so this is gonna help a lot

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Amazing, thank you for a great video.

[@kellyokamoto1604]

Great vid, Eli!!! Love chokes!!!

[@mouthguardcomic]

This is an excellent and detailed video! I will definitely be using the modified Ezekiel choke.

[@anthonyfrancia3026]

Very informative ! Great video

[@throwbackbolshevik3769]

Thanks for the tips ✊🏽

[@johngrubb3602]

Excellent and thank you!

[@kitothepeazman123]

Great video. Thank you!

[@amiralkook1]

Thanks for your nice videos. I am practicing since 20y. one thing about anaconda is that yours is I leaned the same as you but today instead of falling on the lock side you better put your leg straight on the opposite side of the lock and catch always the leg touching the mat to prevent him to stand up.

[@grundy333]

Great details Eli, thanks!

[@johnnykage3903]

I now have a name for that choke thanks. The Epstein choke. When I get that position and I start to squeeze my new tagline will be “hello Jeffrey, the Clintons say hi” Thanks, great video and details

[@LOCNL0ADED]

And then prince george says bloody cruel world init?

[@xekis]

Or use the quote they have on record. "Breathe, Epstein! Breathe!"

[@mon0theist_tv]

"The Clintons send their regards"

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Love your videos man

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Great video ! Great explanations very detailed 👍🏻

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[@FudomyoGP]

Merci. Une vidéo claire, concise et surtout utile ! Surtout les deux derniers étranglement pour moi, car je ne les connaissais pas.

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Another gem ! Thank you so much !!!

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Impresionante 🙌 muy bien explicado, saludos desde Bilbao, España

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Great content as usual!🤙

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great videos, very instructional. helping a lot

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414k views = 414k people you don’t wanna mess with

[@fearfulgb123s8]

Good explanation, I love basics explained like this

[@tarettime9392]

I just found out I was doing the rear naked wrong. I thought I wanted the hand of the choking arm in the inside of my elbow instead of up on the deltoid. I had the arm behind the head correctly though

[@time2pack1]

I've been doing the rear naked wrong also... I've actually been getting naked before I do it lol

[@jameschristopher3405]

New to channel, love the explanations.

[@philipbarrick4149]

Thanks for showing the versatility of these Chokes in areasIt’s hard to get in those positions