### Introduction The Clock Choke is a powerful and effective Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu submission technique primarily executed from the **Turtle** position. It targets the opponent's neck using their own lapel, making it a signature choke in BJJ. ### Japanese Name N/A ### Position **Turtle** ### Step-by-Step Technique #### Set-Up 1. **Establish Control:** - You should be positioned next to your opponent's Turtle guard. Typically, you'll be squatted beside them, maintaining pressure with your body and arms to prevent their escape or motion. 2. **Secure the Lapel Grip:** - Reach across your opponent's body and grab their far lapel with your GI. Pull the fabric to ensure a firm grip, centered around their neck. #### Execution 3. **Establish the Clock:** - With your free hand, reach beneath your opponent and secure grip on their near lapel or, in some variations, the fabric on the opposite shoulder. - Your grip should tighten as you move to adjust your body weight. 4. **Rotation for Pressure:** - Reinforce your choke by pressing down on their back with your chest. Shuffle your knees and feet around the head of your opponent, walking around their body in a circular, clockwise motion. - This movement mimics the hands of a clock, creating extreme pressure on the lapel against their neck. 5. **Maintain the Clock Motion:** - Keep the pressure steady and controlled. Each step of your 'clock' walk should increase the choking tension. - Lean slightly forward with your shoulders and chest to maximize pressure through the neck. 6. **Finish the Choke:** - With the steady rotation and constant pressure, the choke should become irrefutable, leading to your opponent tapping out. ### Tips - **Control the Center:** Ensure your center of gravity remains steady over your opponent to prevent any scrambles or escape attempts. - **Leverage Fabric:** Be consistent and precise with when and where you grip the lapels. The strength of the choke relies heavily on the grip's stability. - **Keep it Tight:** Avoid allowing any slack or weakness in the lapel grip. - **Smooth Transitions:** Make sure your movements are calculated, smooth, and not too rushed. ### Conclusion The Clock Choke embodies the simple yet effective beauty of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques. It capitalizes on dominating position, precise grip, and relentless pressure, making it a valuable tool in both gi and sometimes no-gi (with adjustments) practice. With consistent practice and precision, it can become a staple in your submission arsenal.