One of the simplest chokes in Jiu-Jitsu is also one of the most potent attacks you can do without any risk whatsoever! Not many moves in BJJ have these characteristics, so it’s baffling why the Ezekiel choke doesn’t get more credit. Gi chokes are a mighty weapon that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has taken to a different level. Other Gi based grappling martial arts like Judo and Sambo to tend to use them but not at the level that BJJ does. It is not just about the bow and arrow choke from the back. Gi chokes can be instigated from virtually every BJJ position, and they work exceptionally well. Especially when you hit them from a dominant position and in the simplest way possible. There are plenty of Gi chokes that fit this description but there’s one that is particularly effective. As such it is so … Continue reading Ezekiel Choke – GI and No GI Details and Mechanics