Eri Jime – Collar Chokes and Counters

As a self protection technique a “vascular restraint” can be a very effective tool to neutralize a larger or stronger attacker. Also if done properly you don’t even have to “hurt” your attacker. However please exercise extreme caution when practicing these techniques and please respect your training partners “tap”. To access this content, you must […]

Cross Collar chokes are the basic and fundamental versions of this type of technique. All three of these choke variations (Gyaku Jime, Hon Jime, Cross Collar choke) can be applied from the top mount position or bottom guard positions and they are very useful in an in-close on the ground component of a fight. To […]

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Cross Collar chokes are the basic and fundamental versions of this type of technique. All three of these choke variations (Gyaku Jime, Hon Jime, Cross Collar choke) can be applied from the top mount position or bottom guard positions and they are very useful in an in-close on the ground component of a fight. To […]

Some thoughts on a “combat mindset” and how to stay calm in a violent confrontation. To access this content, you must purchase To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Master Access, Monthly, To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Master Access, Yearly, To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Advanced Access, Monthly, To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Advanced Access, Yearly, To-Shin […]

Gi-based chokes don’t only utilize the collar fabric. This variation of choke utilizes your sleeves to restrict blood flow. To access this content, you must purchase To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Master Access, Monthly, To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Master Access, Yearly, To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Advanced Access, Monthly, To-Shin Do Training Subscription – […]

This “Cutter” Choke variation is a powerful technique that we can utilize while in our Knee-on-Belly position (link here). Two possible points for finishing this technique are explored and explained in this lesson. To access this content, you must purchase To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Master Access, Monthly, To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Master Access, […]

A great attack option from an extremely strong position and an explanation of how to get into that position. To access this content, you must purchase To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Master Access, Monthly, To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Master Access, Yearly, To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Advanced Access, Monthly, To-Shin Do Training Subscription – […]

Another personal favorite choke with two setups to help you win from the back position and to help you open up your opponents “Turtle” defense. To access this content, you must purchase To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Master Access, Monthly, To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Master Access, Yearly, To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Advanced Access, […]

Technique number eight in the To-Shin Do Ground Flow kata is the “Loop Choke”. In this lesson you will learn the details to successfully and efficiently apply this variation of collar choke. To access this content, you must purchase To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Master Access, Monthly, To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Master Access, Yearly, […]

“That Choke” is one of the select few techniques that let you attack from inside your opponents guard that’s not a striking technique and keeps you relatively protected from exposing yourself to attack. To access this content, you must purchase To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Master Access, Monthly, To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Master Access, […]

One of my personal favorite techniques to use from this particular top position. To access this content, you must purchase To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Master Access, Monthly, To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Master Access, Yearly, To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Advanced Access, Monthly, To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Advanced Access, Yearly, To-Shin Do Training […]

Your guide to blocking and preventing chokes that someone is applying on you. To access this content, you must purchase To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Master Access, Monthly, To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Master Access, Yearly, To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Advanced Access, Monthly, To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Advanced Access, Yearly, To-Shin Do Training […]

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