⚠️ SAFETY NOTICE
This submission can cause LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS if applied improperly.
- Injury Risks: Loss of consciousness (5-10 seconds), neck strain, airway compression
- Application Speed: SLOW and progressive. 3-5 seconds minimum from setup to tap.
- Tap Signals: Verbal “tap”, physical tap with hands or feet
- Release Protocol: Release choking arm immediately, remove forearm from neck, return to mount, monitor partner
- Training Requirement: Beginner level with gi training experience
- Never: Apply explosively or maintain pressure after tap
Remember: Ezekiel is deceptively powerful. Apply slowly despite the simple setup. Your training partner trusts you.
Overview
The Ezekiel Choke from Mount is one of the most fundamental gi chokes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It uses the practitioner’s own gi sleeve as a handle to create a sliding choking pressure across the opponent’s neck, attacking the carotid arteries.
The technique is notable for being executable from a dominant position (mount) without sacrificing positional control. The setup appears simple but requires precise angle and pressure to function as a blood choke rather than an uncomfortable air choke.
Success Rates: Beginner 35%, Intermediate 55%, Advanced 75%
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