### Technique: Anaconda Choke The Anaconda Choke is a sophisticated submission technique commonly used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), MMA, and submission grappling. It is a type of blood choke that targets the carotid arteries, effectively cutting off the blood supply to the brain, forcing the opponent to tap out or risk losing consciousness. --- ### Step-by-Step Instructions #### **Position:** Turtle 1. **Start by Attacking from the Front Headlock Position:** Begin in the front headlock position while your opponent is in the turtle position. Your body should be facing towards them, and their head should be trapped under your arm (like a guillotine setup). 2. **Threading the Arm:** - Reach your left arm under their neck and across to their far arm, threading it through their arm and head. Your aim is to grab hold of their lat or armpit. This is where you establish control and set the foundation for the choke. 3. **Connecting to the Opposite Arm:** Use your right arm to reach over to the outside of your opponent’s arm (the arm you've threaded through). Grasp your own left bicep with your right hand, creating a figure-four (gable grip) configuration. Your right arm should be over and across their trapped arm. 4. **Securing the Grip:** Pinch your elbows together to tighten your grip around their neck and arm. This diminishes the space around their neck, making it uncomfortable and developing tension integral to the submission. 5. **Rolling to Finish the Choke:** Use your free right leg to step or kick forward, or perform an angled roll underneath your opponent. This rolling motion should bring you both into a position where you're lying on your left side, and they end up on their side as well with you beside them. 6. **Squeeze and Apply Pressure:** Once on your side, squeeze your elbows together and pull your body towards the opposite direction using your legs for leverage. Your chest should squeeze against the side of your opponent’s head as pressure is applied to the neck, effecting the choke. 7. **Securing the Submission:** Hold your squeeze steadily until your opponent taps out or the referee stops the bout. --- **Tips:** - Ensure your grip formation is tight from the onset to prevent any escape. - The roll should be executed smoothly and should not allow the opponent any room to wriggle free. - Stay patient; ensuring you maintain position and control is vital. --- ### Japanese Name: N/A Although there is no official Japanese name for the Anaconda Choke, it showcases the integration of BJJ techniques inspired by classical judo and grappling arts. ---