Loop Choke: Complete BJJ Technique Guide

# Loop Choke: Complete BJJ Technique Guide

## What is the Loop Choke?

The Loop Choke is a fundamental Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique that every practitioner should master. Whether you're a white belt just starting out or an experienced grappler refining your game, understanding the mechanics and timing of this technique will elevate your BJJ.

## How to Perform the Loop Choke

Here's a detailed breakdown based on expert instruction:

# Loop Choke

All right, guys, let's talk a bit about the loop choke now. Okay, what's the loop

choke? So basically, I have one hand on the collar, and I use my forearm putting

his head down and going with my hand underneath my forearm.

And then the pressure of my forearm, pushing his head down is what actually choked

him. So the easiest way to start, maybe it's from here from Butterfly Guard. I

should hold the color not too high, a little bit lower, okay?

And now I use my forearm to actually hit the back of his neck. And then I use

the back of my hand creating the leverage underneath my forearm.

Let's turn here a little bit. So notice how it's like that. And then I can block

him like that. And then I start pulling.

my hand inside and then I can choke from here right so the whole idea of this

choke is that I'm using my forearm to pull his head down so once I pull his head

down and I put the back of my hand underneath my forearm I can create the pressure

all right so basic way to do the loop choke and understand a bit

## Key Points to Remember

When drilling the Loop Choke, focus on these essential details:

1. **Positioning** — Your body position determines your success rate

2. **Timing** — Wait for the right moment, don't force it

3. **Grip** — Secure proper grips before committing to the technique

4. **Finish** — Follow through completely once you initiate

## Common Mistakes to Avoid

Many practitioners struggle with the Loop Choke because they:

- Rush the technique without proper setup

- Neglect the importance of base and balance

- Forget to control their opponent's reactions

- Don't drill both sides equally

## When to Use the Loop Choke

The Loop Choke works best when:

- Your opponent's weight distribution creates an opening

- You've set up the technique with proper grips

- You can commit fully to the movement

- You have a follow-up ready if the initial attempt fails

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*This technique guide is based on instruction from Professor Henrique, covering the Loop Choke as part of the JitsAI Fundamentals Course.*