Self Defense from Choke

A Technique from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Courtesy Erin Toughill (erintoughill.com)

These techniques should only be practiced with the supervision of an experienced instructor.

Practicing the moves incorrectly could result in serious bodily injury or death.

This information was originally published on www.erintoughill.com, and is reproduced on BJJ.Org with express permission.

1 Erin is standing.

2 Attacker comes from behind to apply choke.

3 Erin grabs forearm and looks up while pulling forearm down.

4 Erin is still holding arm. She steps around attacker to get him off balance.

5 (Different angle.)

6 Leg is then hooked behind attacker's while pushing chest against arm to sweep him.

7 Attacker is swept and kept up on side while holding arm.

8 Foot steps over to apply armbar.

9 Armbar is applied and attacker's arm is quickly snapped!