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”.
Eri Jime – Collar Chokes and Counters

In our art of To-Shin Do we have a section of study just called the “Ground Flow Kata” that consists of 30 techniques and counters in a sequence to help develop proficiency in ground based conflict. Move “number 8” in the To-Shin Do Ground Flow kata flows as such: after your opponent counters your “Guillotine” choke attempt you are tasked with applying a “Loop Choke” or collar choke. The “Loop Choke” is just one of many potential techniques that utilizes the fabric of your opponents collar as a self-protection choking tool. In this course you will learn how to apply the Loop Choke as well as several collar chokes from the top position, from the bottom guard position, and from behind your opponent.
Lessons
1. Introduction
2. Cross Collar Chokes from Top Mount
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.
3. Getting Your Grip Mid-Fight
4. Cross Collar Chokes from Bottom Guard
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.
5. On Ground Fighting
Some thoughts on a “combat mindset” and how to stay calm in a violent confrontation.
6. Sleeve Choke from Top Mount
Gi-based chokes don’t only utilize the collar fabric. This variation of choke utilizes your sleeves to restrict blood flow.
7. Cutter Choke from Uki Gatame
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.
8. Rear Collar Choke from Behind
A great attack option from an extremely strong position and an explanation of how to get into that position.
9. Bow and Arrow Choke
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.
10. Ground Flow – Loop Choke
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.
11. That Choke
“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.
12. Bonus – Cutter Choke from North-South Position
One of my personal favorite techniques to use from this particular top position.
13. Blocking Chokes and Breaking Grips
Your guide to blocking and preventing chokes that someone is applying on you.
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