Cross‑Collar Choke (Closed Guard)

Summary: A fundamental gi choke from closed guard when the opponent’s posture is broken.

  • Key details: Deep first grip; wrist turn; head pull; angle to close space.
  • Mistakes: Shallow collar grip, elbows flared, crossing wrists high.
  • Counters: If they posture — re‑break posture and re‑grip; if they stand — transition to tripod sweep.