### North South Choke: A Step-by-Step Guide #### Overview The North South Choke is an effective submission technique often employed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for finishing an opponent when in the **North South Position**. This choke leverages the practitioner's body weight and precise arm positioning to apply pressure on the opponent's neck, cutting off blood supply and prompting a submission. #### Japanese Name - **Japanese Name**: Kita Minami Shime #### Starting Position - **Position**: **North South** ### Step-by-Step Instructions 1. **Transition to North South Position:** - Begin from a dominant position such as Side Control. - Maintain chest-to-chest contact with the opponent while moving. - Slide your body around the opponent’s head to establish the North South Position, with your torso above their head and legs splayed wide for stability. 2. **Secure the Opponent:** - Lower your hips to keep the opponent pinned on the mat. - Grab under their shoulder with one arm, typically your outside arm. 3. **Apply Arm Placement:** - With your inside arm (arm nearest their legs), reach under their neck, using your bicep and shoulder to press down against their neck. - Ensure your outer arm grips the bicep of your choking arm, forming a secure lock as in a Rear Naked Choke. 4. **Create Pressure:** - Adjust your shoulder pressure to apply force on the opponent's carotid arteries on either side of their neck. - Drop your shoulder incrementally to increase the compression. 5. **Final Adjustments and Details:** - Increase chest contact with their head by lowering your chest, thereby further enhancing the leverage of the choke. - Ensure your hips are low and you're sprawling back slightly to prevent their escape and maximize pressure. 6. **Finish the Choke:** - Gradually increase pressure by squeezing your grip, using your bodyweight to finalize the choke hold. - Monitor for submission taps from your opponent, and release immediately once achieved. ### Important Tips: - **Body Alignment:** Ensure your body stays aligned directly over their head for maximal pressure. - **Weight Distribution:** Keep your weight centered and steady to prevent escapes. - **Control the Head:** Always maintain control over the opponent's head and neck throughout the movement. ### Conclusion: The North South Choke is a powerful submission method focusing on technique and leverage over raw strength. Proper setup and execution can help secure a decisive victory in sparring or competition.