Ezekiel Choke

From the Full Mount: Gi-based Neck Submission

Key Steps

Setup

• From the mount, keep your weight centered with hips over the opponent to prevent base breaks.
• Thread your choking arm under the near-side neck and bring the gi sleeve across the throat so fabric sits snugly against the neck.
• With your other hand, grab the cuff of the choking sleeve and lock it to secure a tight grip around your own sleeve.

Finish

Finishing sequence

• Squeeze by pulling the sleeve toward your chest while driving your chest forward and maintaining hip pressure.
• Keep the grip tight and the opponent’s posture compromised until tap or controlled control is achieved.

Application

• How to apply: use when you have solid mount control; this gi-based choke relies on a sleeve grip to compress the neck—common in jiujitsu moves and bjj techniques.
• Beginner-friendly: moderate; foundational grip and control can be learned, but mastering the sequence is best with coaching and live practice.

Mistakes

• Allowing space for posture work or failing to control the hips.
• Losing grip or letting the sleeve peel away from the neck.
• Relying on arm strength instead of chest pressure and body weight.

Tips

• Keep the gi sleeve tight against the neck and maintain a stable base.
• Breathe steadily; apply pressure gradually as you ride the mount.
• This is a staple in gi-based bjj techniques and jiu jitsu moves; practice step-by-step with a partner to build reliability.