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    Nami-juji-jime

    並十字絞 · なみじゅうじじめ · normal cross strangle · said NAH-mee JOO-jee JEE-meh

    Also known as cross collar choke (BJJ)

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    About this technique

    The cross strangle with both hands gripping alike: arms crossed, each hand deep in the opposite collar with the thumb inside and the palm down, the wrists turning to close. One of the three cross strangles. Strangles are restricted by age in most federations; learn and practise this only under instruction and supervision.

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    A technique to choke the opponent ’ s neck region by crossing the wrists from the front, gripping his side-collars with both thumbs inside and pushing both hands.
    The Kodokan's definition

    Key points

    1. Both hands: thumbs inside the opposite collars, fingers out
    2. Grip deep, at or behind the neck's sides, before you turn
    3. Close by drawing your elbows down and towards your body

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    At a glance

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    What it is
    Katame-waza (grappling techniques).
    Kodokan number
    701 (NJJ).
    Contest rules
    No rule singles it out.
    Required for

    Step by step

    These steps describe the standard right-handed form without relying on the video.

    1. Facing your partner, usually astride or inside their guard on the ground, slide your right hand deep into their right collar, thumb inside the cloth, fingers outside.
    2. Cross your left arm over or under the right and grip their left collar the same way, thumb inside, as deep towards the back of the neck as you can.
    3. Your forearms now cross at their chest like the top of a letter X, both palms facing down.
    4. Close gradually: rotate your wrists so the blades of your forearms turn into the sides of the neck, and draw both elbows down and in towards your own body.
    5. Release fully and open both hands the moment they tap, and stay with them for a moment afterwards.

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    Receiving it

    Crossed forearms settle at your chest and the collar tightens at both sides of your neck as the elbows draw down; the pressure builds smoothly. Defend early by gripping their arms and tucking your chin. Tap immediately and clearly the moment the strangle is properly on, on their arm or body where they will feel it; holding on risks a blackout. Tell your instructor if you ever feel light-headed afterwards.

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    VI judo notes

    Both hands grip alike, which makes this the easiest of the three cross strangles to check by feel: if one palm is facing the wrong way you are applying a different technique. Take each grip deep by tracking the collar with your thumb from the shoulder inwards, then close with the wrists and the elbows. Open both hands fully at the tap and stay with your partner a moment.

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    In competition

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    Senior IJF competition, 2020 to 2026, from 73,099 contests. Counts scores, not attempts.

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