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Bow-and-arrow defence
2 videos for this move
1
Stephan Kesting
4:06 · Stephan Kesting
2
Henry Akins
2:14 · Henry Akins' Hidden Jiu-Jitsu
Bow-and-arrow
defence
Defence
Intermediate
Gi only
Where this leads
Stay in Back control, defending
Hold it, then pick your next move.
What this stops
Bow-and-arrow choke
Back control, attacking · 2 videos
Key
details
1
Two hands on the collar grip
Pull their choking hand down off your collar.
2
Keep your chin tucked
Turn your chin to the choking side so the collar can't slide in.
3
Watch the leg over the shoulder
If they swing a leg across, push it off your shoulder.
4
Turn into them and escape
Get your back to the mat on the side away from their leg.
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