What is the Loop Choke from Guard?
The loop choke from guard feeds a deep collar, loops the head, and finishes when the opponent postures poorly from closed or open guard.
Setup
- Feed a deep cross-collar grip with your palm up or thumb inside the collar.
- Pull their head down while your free hand clears the near-side arm or posts for angle.
- Create the loop by wrapping the collar around the neck as they posture into you.
Execution
- Fall to the side and tighten the collar loop around the neck.
- Use your legs to break posture and prevent them from posting out.
- Expand your chest and pull the collar ends in opposite directions.
Finishing
- If they sprawl, keep the deep collar and adjust the angle rather than abandoning early.
- Transition to collar drag or cross-collar choke if the loop never seats.
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Safety Note
Collar chokes can finish quickly once the loop is deep. Apply progressive pressure and release immediately on tap.
Primary Targets
- Neck
Key Concepts
- Depth of the collar grip decides the finish.
- Their posture into the choke often closes the loop for you.
- Angle to the side after the feed — flat finishes stall.
Primary Entries
- Closed guard when they posture with a bent neck.
- Open guard collar-and-sleeve control after a failed pass.
- Collar drag chains when the head drops into the grip.
Defenses & Counters
- Expect hand fighting and posture resets before the lock settles
- Watch for bridges or frames that create space under your chest
- If the angle dies, transition instead of forcing a stalled finish
Follow-Ups
- Transition to a linked submission when they defend the primary finish
- Re-secure the control position if the submission breaks
- Advance position when the defense opens a better pin
Training Drills
- Positional entries with progressive resistance
- Finish-or-transition rounds from the main control
- Partner tap drills emphasizing early recognition
Related Techniques
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Summary
Gi collar choke that feeds a deep collar, loops the head, and finishes from closed or open guard when the opponent postures poorly.